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amorphouswithout a clearly defined shape or form

Part of speech: ADJECTIVE

Definition: without a clearly defined shape or form

Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmɔːrfəs/

Korean meaning: 모양이나 형태가 불분명한, 무정형의

Korean pronunciation: 어**몰**퍼스

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

amorphous concept
💡 Concept

Scientists observe an amorphous substance constantly changing its undefined shape

amorphous mnemonic english
🧠 Mnemonic

Shapeless blob yelling 'A MORE FUSS!' - amorphous and chaotic!

amorphous rhyme
🎵 Rhyme

From amorphous to metamorphous to polymorphous!

🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/əˈmɔːrfəs/
🇬🇧 UK/əˈmɔːfəs/

🌳Etymology

Prefixa--
Rootmorph
Suffix--ous

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.

🎵Rhyme

metamorphouspolymorphous
metamorphous
polymorphous

🔗Collocations

amorphous mass
amorphous structure
amorphous material
amorphous blob
amorphous cloud
amorphous organization

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

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.

😄 Fun example

His amorphous plan to 'become successful somehow' wasn't very convincing to investors.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

shapelessformlessindefinitevagueundefined

Antonyms

definedstructuredorganized

Related

morphologymetamorphosispolymorphismcrystalline

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