Definition

Not having a clear shape or form; shapeless and unstructured.

Example

The artist created an amorphous sculpture that seemed to change shape from different angles.

Conversation

Have you seen that new art installation downtown?

Yeah, I walked by it yesterday; it's so amorphous!

I know, right? It looks like it could change shape at any moment.

Exactly! It's like the artist wanted to express something formless.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amorphous is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "morphē" (meaning form or shape). The word describes something that lacks a definite shape or form.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') a 'form' ('morphē') — that's why amorphous means lacking a definite shape.

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