amorphous

Amorphous means that the shape of the object is not clearly defined. This is usually a bad thing, because it means that the object is difficult to understand or to control.

  • The amorphous blob on the screen was difficult to see.

  • The amorphous liquid was difficult to pour.

Definition of amorphous

adjective

having no definite form or distinct shape

Synonyms:

formless, shapeless

adjective

without real or apparent crystalline form

Synonyms:

uncrystallised, uncrystallized

adjective

lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies

Synonyms:

unstructured

adjective

(of a group of people or an organization) unorganized or unfocused

adjective

unclear because vague or badly organized

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Example Sentences for amorphous

  • 1

    The amorphous state reflects less light than the crystalline one does.

  • 2

    An example of an amorphous membrane is the silica membrane.

  • 3

    The amorphous polymer are also excellent in processing.

  • 4

    An amorphous silicon capable of the formation of a semiconductor junction.

  • 5

    An amorphous silicon is capable of the formation of a semiconductor junction.

  • 6

    He also contributed to the physics of amorphous semiconductors.

  • 7

    The amorphous creature is a common trope in science fiction.

  • 8

    The ex premie 'group' is amorphous to say the least.

  • 9

    The key to producing amorphous ice is the rate of cooling.

  • 10

    It meant amorphous, unformed material in Psalms and medieval writing.