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amorphous

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore A words

lacking a clear shape or structure

Word origin: From Greek amorphos, shapeless (a- without plus morphe form).

In a sentence

Amorphous in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing amorphous in a sentence.

The committee's goals remained amorphous and difficult to act on.

The committee's goals remained amorphous, never resolving into concrete, measurable objectives.

Synonyms
shapelessformlessnebulous
Antonyms
definedstructureddistinct
Usage & nuance

Using “amorphous” well

Amorphous describes something without definite shape or structure, applied both physically and to vague ideas. It connotes a lack of organization rather than mere smallness.

Common questions

Questions about “amorphous

Amorphous (adjective) means lacking a clear shape or structure
Here is amorphous used in an example sentence: "The committee's goals remained amorphous and difficult to act on." Another example: "The committee's goals remained amorphous, never resolving into concrete, measurable objectives."
Common synonyms for amorphous include shapeless, formless, nebulous.
Antonyms of amorphous include defined, structured, distinct.
Amorphous clusters with shapeless, formless, and nebulous in Sentence Equivalence. Its antonyms defined, structured, and distinct mark the clarity of form a passage may set against it.
Yes. Amorphous is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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