Amorphously: meaning, definitions and examples

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amorphously

 

[ ษ™หˆmษ”หrfษ™sli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น amorfamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เค•เคพเคฐเคพเคคเฅเคฎเค• เคฐเฅ‚เคช เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช amorph

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ amorf

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฐะผะพั€ั„ะฝะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ amorfnie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ขใƒขใƒซใƒ•ใ‚กใ‚นใซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท amorphiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ amorfamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท amorf bir ลŸekilde

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฌด์ •ํ˜•์œผ๋กœ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุดูƒู„ ุบูŠุฑ ู…ุญุฏุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorfnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ amorfne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ๅฎšๅฝขๅœฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ amorfno

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ amorphously

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะผะพั€ั„ั‚ั‹ ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒแƒ›แƒแƒ แƒคแƒฃแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ amorf ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.