format

1 the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized the book's format is very user-friendly Synonyms arrangement, configuration, conformation, formation, layout, setout, setup Related Words design, plan, scheme; composition, constitution, getup, makeup; build, construction, structure

2 the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged this abstract painter bases the format of his works on color and its subtle gradations and not line or form Synonyms arrangement, configuration, constellation, design, form, composition, getup, layout, makeup, ordonnance, patternRelated Words motif, theme