amorphous

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amorphous  /ə ˈmɔr fəs/ ? Meaning of "amorphous"

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Definition(s):

  1. (adj) having no definite form or distinct shape
  2. (adj) lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies
  3. (adj) without real or apparent crystalline form

Synonym(s)

uncrystallized, unstructured, formless, shapeless

Usage(s):

  • After the eruption of the volcano, the town was engulfed by an amorphous cloud of ash.

Quotes

  1. The law, as written, is "vague, amorphous, open-ended and essentially not very helpful," Miguel Estrada, Black's lawyer, told the high court justices. "It is basically a mess."
    on Dec 8, 2009 By: Miguel Estrada Source: Canada.com

  2. "We need today, now, 55 days before this election, bold, focused, specific leadership and that is not the amorphous kind that says any of the above or none of the above," Barr said.
    on Sep 10, 2008 By: Bob Barr Source: International Herald Tribune

  3. "An enemy that's working in an amorphous network that doesn't have to worry about a bunch of regulations, chain of command, rule of law or anything else has got a huge advantage over a stultified, slow-moving, bureaucratic, by-the-book...
    on Nov 21, 2005 By: Porter Goss Source: Daily Times

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