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amorphous

 

[ ษ™หˆmษ”หrfษ™s ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

science

Without a clearly defined shape or form.

Synonyms

formless, shapeless, unstructured

Examples of usage

  • The amorphous cloud slowly drifted across the sky.
  • The substance appeared amorphous under the microscope.
Context #2 | Adjective

literature

Lacking a definite structure or organization.

Synonyms

disorganized, incoherent, vague

Examples of usage

  • His thoughts were amorphous and difficult to grasp.
  • The novel had an amorphous plot that left readers confused.
Context #3 | Adjective

chemistry

Having no definite crystalline structure.

Synonyms

amorphic, glassy, non-crystalline

Examples of usage

  • The amorphous solid lacked the repeating patterns characteristic of crystals.
  • The glass was amorphous in nature.

Translations

Translations of the word "amorphous" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amorfo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคจเคฟเคฐเคพเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช amorph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amorf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะพั€ั„ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amorf

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒขใƒซใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amorphe

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amorf

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amorf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋น„์ •ํ˜•์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุชุจู„ูˆุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorfnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amorfnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฎšๅฝข็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amorfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amรณrf

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะพั€ั„ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorf

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ amorf

Etymology

The word 'amorphous' comes from the Greek word 'amorphos', which means 'without form'. It was first used in the early 18th century to describe objects or substances that lack a clear shape or structure. Over time, 'amorphous' has been adopted in various fields such as science, literature, and chemistry to refer to things that are shapeless, vague, or lacking a definite structure.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,501 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.