Amorphous: meaning, definitions and examples

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amorphous

[ əˈmɔːrfəs ]

^{Context #1}

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}

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}

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:

🇵🇹 amorfo

🇮🇳 निराकार

🇩🇪 amorph

🇮🇩 amorf

🇺🇦 аморфний

🇵🇱 amorf

🇯🇵 アモルファス

🇫🇷 amorphe

🇪🇸 amorf

🇹🇷 amorf

🇰🇷 비정형의

🇸🇦 غير متبلور

🇨🇿 amorfní

🇸🇰 amorfný

🇨🇳 无定形的

🇸🇮 amorfen

🇮🇸 amórf

🇰🇿 аморфты

🇬🇪 ამორფული

🇦🇿 amorf

🇲🇽 amorf

Word origin

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.