amorphous — without a clearly defined shape or form
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: without a clearly defined shape or form
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmɔːrfəs/
Example Sentences
- My attempt at making pancakes resulted in an amorphous mess that looked like abstract art.
- The company's amorphous management structure confused everyone about who was actually in charge.
- The amorphous cloud slowly drifted across the sky, changing shape every few minutes.
amorphous
ADJECTIVE[/əˈmɔːrfəs/]
without a clearly defined shape or form
The amorphous blob shifts shape constantly, refusing to settle into any form.
A(without) + MORPH(shape) + OUS(state) — melting into a state(OUS) completely A(without) any defined MORPH(shape), the magic golem became totally amorphous.
Melting directly into the hot volcano, the enormous rock turned into an amorphous puddle of lava.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'amorphos' meaning 'without form or shape,' combining the prefix 'a-' (without) and 'morphe' (form or shape). The word entered English in the 17th century through scientific and philosophical terminology.
Breakdown
a- (without) + morph (form/shape) + -ous (adjective suffix) = amorphous
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My attempt at making pancakes resulted in an amorphous mess that looked like abstract art.”
“The company's amorphous management structure confused everyone about who was actually in charge.”
“The amorphous cloud slowly drifted across the sky, changing shape every few minutes.”
“His amorphous plan to 'become successful somehow' wasn't very convincing to investors.”
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