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amorphous

adjectivegeneral usecommon/ɐˈmoɾfu/a·mor·fo

Definitions

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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.

Common combinations

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.

Common combinations

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.

Common combinations

amorphous individual