shapeless

Meanings

• adjective

  Lacking a distinct shape or form.

• noun

  Relating to or being a type of functional programming in Scala that allows for more flexible and generic programming.

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Synonyms

amorphous , formless

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shapeless
hapless , helpless , hopeless

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Variants

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shapeless , shapelessly , shapelessness , shapelessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old English scēapelōs, from scēap 'shape' + lōs 'loose'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'shapeless' is often used in the context of functional programming to describe data structures that have no inherent type.

2. In ancient Greece, the goddess Chaos was often depicted as shapeless and formless.

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Related Concepts

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1. amorphous: Similar in meaning, but may imply a lack of both form and substance.

2. functional programming: A programming paradigm where functions are first-class citizens and the order of evaluation is determined by the function's definition rather than the programmer's.

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Culture

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In literature, 'shapeless' can refer to a lack of definition or form in characters or plot. In art, it can describe abstract or non-representational works.

How to Memorize "shapeless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine an object or concept with no distinct shape or form. For the programming term, visualize a box of functions without a predefined structure.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of uncertainty or ambiguity.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shapeless is formless, it has no shape to follow'.

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