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amorphous

/əˈmɔɹfəs/
Meanings
  • adjective

    having no definite shape; formless

  • adjective

    not having a specific form or structure; shapeless; formless; unstructured

Pronunciation
  1. /əˈmɔɹfəs/



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Synonyms

formless , shapeless
Rhymes
Words rhyming with amorphous
morphous , droughtous , abhorrous
Variants
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amorphous , amorphously , amorphousness , amorphousnesses
Etymology
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derived from the Greek word amorphos meaning 'without form'

Trivia
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  1. The term 'amorphous' is often used in science and mathematics to describe substances or structures that lack a definite shape or form.

  2. The word 'amorphous' comes from the Greek word 'amorphos', which means 'without form'.

Related Concepts
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  1. shape-shifter: A mythological or folkloric creature that can transform its physical form at will, which can be considered an amorphous being.

  2. amorphous blob: A term used in science to describe a mass of undifferentiated cells that have not yet developed into a specific tissue or organ.

Quotes
Quotes by authors and personalities

  1. Astronomers think our solar system took shape when an "amorphous" interstellar cloud of dust and gas collapsed under its own weight. The conservation of angular momentum, or spin, kept some of the material from simply falling all the way to the newborn sun; instead it settled into a pancake shape.

    - Michael W. Werner et al.,{it}Scientific American{/it},June 2009

  2. Most library and academic accrediting associations either ignore weeding or have general, rather "amorphous", standards. Among the more specific standards are those of the American Library Associations' 1967 public library systems standards, which suggest annual weeding of at least 5 percent of "community collections," with headquarters libraries weeding more cautiously …

    - {it}LJ Special Report{/it},1990

  3. Oblivious to all the attention, the big cat calmly sashayed to a concave little hollow scooped out of an artificial granite cliff-side at the rear of her cage. There, her four sleeping, newborn cubs were nestled one atop another so tightly that they formed one "amorphous" lump of fur.

    - Jon Luoma,{it}Audubon{/it},November 1982

  4. A quarter of a century ago, author Betty Friedan stumbled upon a "problem that has no name."" Middle-class American women were prisoners of gilded cages, she argued, unfulfilled by their exclusive roles as wives and mother. Friedan gave the "amorphous" problem, and the book that described it, a name—"The Feminine Mystique"—and with it helped launch one of the most transforming social movements in modern history."

    - Eloise Salholz et al.,{it}Newsweek{/it},31 Mar. 1986
Culture
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In literature, the term 'amorphous' has been used to describe entities or concepts that lack a distinct shape or form, such as dreams, emotions, or the universe. In art, it can refer to abstract or non-representational works.

How to Memorize "amorphous"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a shapeless, formless substance or cloud to remember the meaning of 'amorphous'.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'amorphous' with the concept of something having no distinct form or shape.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'An Amorphous Monster Has No Shape' to remember the definition of 'amorphous'.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'amorphous', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Associate with a story: Imagine an amorphous blob trying to fit in with a group of geometric shapes. The blob is constantly changing its form, which is why it's 'amorphous'. This visual association can help you remember the meaning and spelling of the word.

2. Break it down: Break down the word into smaller parts and focus on each part. 'A' is for 'A-shaped', 'morph' is for 'shape-shifting', and 'ous' is for 'full of'. When you put it all together, you get 'amorphous', meaning full of changing shapes.

3. Use it in a sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'amorphous'. For example, 'The amorphous nature of the jelly-like substance made it difficult to determine its true form.' Practicing using the word in a sentence can help reinforce its meaning and spelling in your memory.

4. Mnemonic device: Create a mnemonic device to help you remember the spelling. For example, you can remember 'amorphous' by associating it with the phrase 'A monster moving, constantly shifting, oh so strange and curious'. The first letter of each word corresponds to the letters in 'amorphous'.

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