amorphous
/əˈmɔːrfəs/
a · mor · phous
ə · ˈmɔːr · fəs
English Definition
adj. shapeless; formless; vague
Significado en Español
amorfo, informe
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
vô định hình, không có hình dạng
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Example Sentence
The clouds were an amorphous mass.
云朵是一团无定形的物质。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(without)+ morph(shape) + ous → formless.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym for “amorphous”?
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A
Defined
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B
Structured
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C
Formless
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D
Rigid
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C — Formless.
“amorphous” means adj. shapeless; formless; vague
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The strange sea creature was a soft, ______ blob with no clear shape.
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A
amorphous
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B
solid
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C
angular
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D
rigid
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A — amorphous.
“amorphous” means adj. shapeless; formless; vague
Common questions about “amorphous”
What does “amorphous” mean?
amorphous — adj. shapeless; formless; vague. In Chinese: 无定形的；无组织的.
How do you pronounce “amorphous”?
amorphous is pronounced /əˈmɔːrfəs/. It breaks into 3 syllables: a · mor · phous.
How do you use “amorphous” in a sentence?
The clouds were an amorphous mass. (云朵是一团无定形的物质。)
What are synonyms for “amorphous”?
shapeless, formless — all close in meaning to amorphous (adj. shapeless; formless; vague).
Is “amorphous” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. amorphous appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “amorphous”?
a-(without)+ morph(shape) + ous → formless.
