amorphy
|a-mor-phy|
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/əˈmɔːrfi/
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/əˈmɔːfi/
lacking form
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amorphy' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'amorphos,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'morphē' meant 'form.'
Historical Evolution
'amorphos' transformed into the English word 'amorphy' through Latin and French influences.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without form,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or quality of being amorphous; lacking a definite form or shape.
The amorphy of the material made it difficult to categorize.
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Last updated: 2025/07/19 21:06
