Which term means 'Shape or outline of a shape'?

• A. Contour
• B. Contract
• C. Constrict
• D. Contraindication

Answer: (A)

Understanding the term for the shape or outline of something centers on its boundary or silhouette. Contour refers precisely to that outer edge—the line that defines where the figure ends and space begins. In art and design, describing a subject by its contour captures its form through the boundary, without getting into internal details, which is why this term fits the idea of a shape’s outline. The other words describe actions or conditions rather than an outline: to contract means to become smaller or to compress; to constrict means to squeeze tightly or restrict; a contraindication is a reason not to perform a procedure. None of these describe the boundary of a shape, so contour is the correct choice.