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amorphous

//əˈmɔːrfəs//
English Definition
Shapeless; formless.
中文释义
无定形的;无组织的
Example Sentence

Under the microscope, the mineral appeared amorphous, lacking the crystalline structure typical of quartz.

在显微镜下,这种矿物呈无定形状态,缺乏石英特有的晶体结构。

Antonyms
shaped defined
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
a-(无) + morph(形) → 无形状 → 无定形。
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “amorphous”?

  1. A Briefly and clearly expressed.
  2. B Demanding great care or effort.
  3. C Shapeless; formless.
  4. D Strange and unsettling; mysterious.
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C — Shapeless; formless.. “amorphous” means Shapeless; formless..

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “Shapeless; formless.”?

  1. A succinct
  2. B amorphous
  3. C uncanny
  4. D exacting
Show answer

B — amorphous. “amorphous” means Shapeless; formless..

Common questions about “amorphous”

What does “amorphous” mean?

amorphous — Shapeless; formless.. In Chinese: 无定形的;无组织的.

How do you pronounce “amorphous”?

amorphous is pronounced //əˈmɔːrfəs//.

How is “amorphous” used in a sentence?

Under the microscope, the mineral appeared amorphous, lacking the crystalline structure typical of quartz. (在显微镜下,这种矿物呈无定形状态,缺乏石英特有的晶体结构。)

What are synonyms for “amorphous”?

shapeless, formless, vague — all close in meaning to amorphous (Shapeless; formless.).

What is the opposite of “amorphous”?

shaped, defined — each the opposite of amorphous (Shapeless; formless.).

Is “amorphous” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. amorphous is on the SAT Prep Difficult list — the higher-register words that decide the hard questions. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

How can I remember “amorphous”?

a-(无) + morph(形) → 无形状 → 无定形。

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