amorphic
|a-mor-phic|
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/əˈmɔrfɪk/
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/əˈmɔːfɪk/
without form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amorphic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amorphos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'morphē' meant 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'amorphos' transformed into the Latin word 'amorphus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amorphic' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without form,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
lacking a definite form; shapeless.
The amorphic cloud drifted across the sky.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 21:36
