amorphous

[əˈmɔːfəs]

amorphous Definition

• 1. without a clearly defined shape or form
• 2. vague; ill-organized; unclassifiable

Using amorphous: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "amorphous" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The amorphous mass of jelly quivered on the plate.

• Example

  His thoughts were amorphous and difficult to articulate.

• Example

  The company's goals were amorphous and lacked direction.

amorphous Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for amorphous

• shapeless
• formless
• unstructured
• nebulous
• indeterminate

Antonyms for amorphous

• structured
• organized
• definite
• determinate
• shapely

Phrases with amorphous

• amorphous solid

  a solid that lacks a regular crystalline structure

  Example

  Glass is an example of an amorphous solid.

• amorphous carbon

  carbon that does not have a definite crystalline structure

  Example

  Amorphous carbon is used in the manufacture of ink and paint.

• amorphous silicon

  a non-crystalline form of silicon used in the manufacture of solar cells

  Example

  Amorphous silicon solar cells are less efficient than crystalline silicon solar cells.

Origins of amorphous

from Greek 'a-' (without) + 'morphē' (form)

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Summary: amorphous in Brief

'Amorphous' [əˈmɔːfəs] means without a clearly defined shape or form, or vague and ill-organized. It is often used to describe physical objects like 'The amorphous mass of jelly quivered on the plate,' or abstract concepts like 'His thoughts were amorphous and difficult to articulate.' 'Amorphous' extends into phrases like 'amorphous solid,' denoting a solid that lacks a regular crystalline structure, and 'amorphous silicon,' a non-crystalline form of silicon used in the manufacture of solar cells.