Amorphously: meaning, definitions and examples
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amorphously
[ ษหmษหrfษsli ]
lacking definite form
Amorphously refers to a manner that is without a definite shape or form. It describes something that does not have a clear structure and can be applied in various contexts where indistinctness or vagueness is present. This term is often used in literary and artistic discussions to indicate the formlessness of an idea, concept, or object.
Synonyms
formlessly, indistinctly, vaguely.
Examples of usage
- The clouds moved amorphously across the sky.
- Her thoughts wandered amorphously, lacking a clear direction.
- The sculpture was designed amorphously to challenge traditional forms.
Translations
Translations of the word "amorphously" in other languages:
๐ต๐น amorfamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช amorph
๐ฎ๐ฉ amorf
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะผะพััะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ amorfnie
๐ฏ๐ต ใขใขใซใใกในใซ
๐ซ๐ท amorphiquement
๐ช๐ธ amorfamente
๐น๐ท amorf bir ลekilde
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฌด์ ํ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุดูู ุบูุฑ ู ุญุฏุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ amorfnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ amorfne
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๅฎๅฝขๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ amorfno
๐ฎ๐ธ amorphously
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐะผะพัััั ัาฏัะดะต
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแ แคแฃแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ amorf ลษkildษ
๐ฒ๐ฝ amorfamente
Etymology
The word 'amorphously' is derived from the Greek word 'amorphos,' which means 'without form' or 'shapeless.' This term combines 'a-' meaning 'without' and 'morphฤ,' meaning 'form' or 'shape.' The word began to appear in English texts in the early 19th century and was primarily used in philosophical, artistic, and scientific contexts to describe subjects that lack definite form or structure. The adjective 'amorphous' was introduced earlier, and the adverbial form 'amorphously' naturally followed suit. Over time, the term has found usage in various fields such as literature, art, biology, and chemistry, where it describes entities that defy conventional forms or classifications.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,277, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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