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   amorphous

   /əˈmɔːfəs/

   adjective

   • 1. without a clearly defined shape or form: "an amorphous, characterless conurbation"
   • ▪ lacking a clear structure or focus: "an amorphous and leaderless legislature"
   • ▪ (of a solid) not crystalline, or not apparently crystalline: "an amorphous polymer"

   Word Origin mid 18th century: from modern Latin amorphus, from Greek amorphos ‘shapeless’ (from a- ‘without’ + morphē ‘form’) + -ous.

   Derivatives

   • 1. amorphously adverb
   • 2. amorphousness noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAMORPHOUS | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   AMORPHOUS definition: 1. (of a physical thing) having no fixed form or shape: 2. (of an idea, a plan, etc.) having no…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : having no definite form : shapeless. an amorphous cloud mass. b. : being without definite character or nature : unclassifiable. an amorphous segment of society. c. : lacking organization or unity. an amorphous style of writing. 2. : having no real or apparent crystalline form. an amorphous mineral. amorphously adverb. amorphousness noun.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAMORPHOUS | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   AMORPHOUS meaning: 1. (of a physical thing) having no fixed form or shape: 2. (of an idea, a plan, etc.) having no…. Learn more.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › amorphousAMORPHOUS Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Amorphous definition: lacking definite form; having no specific shape; formless. See examples of AMORPHOUS used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › amorphousAmorphous - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Amorphous means without a clearly defined form, like the moon's amorphous reflection in a lake. Figuratively, something amorphous lacks focus, be it a work of art, a political movement, or even someone's life plans.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishAMORPHOUS definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. lacking a definite shape; formless 2. of no recognizable character or type 3. (of chemicals, rocks, etc) not.... Click for more definitions.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › amorphousAmorphous - definition of amorphous by The Free Dictionary

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   adj. 1. lacking definite form; having no specific shape: amorphous clouds. 2. of no particular kind or character; indeterminate; unorganized: an amorphous style. 3. (of a mineral) without crystalline structure. 4. Chem. not crystalline.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › amorphousamorphous adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Definition of amorphous adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

10. www.yourdictionary.com › amorphousAmorphous Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    adjective. Lacking physical form or shape. American Heritage. Without definite form; shapeless. Webster's New World. Lacking organization; formless. American Heritage. Of no definite type; anomalous. Webster's New World. Lacking a crystalline structure. Glass is an amorphous material. American Heritage. More Adjective Definitions (8) Synonyms:

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › amorphousamorphous | meaning of amorphous in Longman Dictionary of...

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    amorphous meaning, definition, what is amorphous: having no definite shape or features: Learn more.