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amorphous
adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐˈmoɾfu/a·mor·fo
Definitions
3-1
Without a clearly defined shape or form; lacking crystalline structure (in chemistry/mineralogy).
Usage examples
“The modeling clay was an amorphous substance before being shaped.”
“Glass is an amorphous solid.”
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amorphous solidamorphous substanceamorphous material
1
Lacking a definite form or ordered crystalline structure.
Usage examples
“Obsidian is a naturally occurring amorphous volcanic glass.”
“The plastic cooled into an amorphous blob.”
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amorphous materialamorphous solidamorphous state
2
Lacking a definite personality; apathetic, indifferent.
Usage examples
“He gave an amorphous performance, failing to connect with the audience.”
“She felt trapped in an amorphous routine.”
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amorphous individual