B2 verb Neutral

amorphous

/əˈmɔːrfəs/

Describes something that lacks a clear or definite shape, form, or structure. It can refer to physical substances that do not have a crystalline structure or abstract concepts that are poorly defined and disorganized.

Beispiele

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The artist stared at the amorphous lump of clay, wondering what it would eventually become.

The artist stared at the amorphous lump of clay, wondering what it would eventually become.

2

The legal department argued that the contract's terms were too amorphous to be enforceable in court.

The legal department argued that the contract's terms were too amorphous to be enforceable in court.

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I have some amorphous ideas for my birthday party, but nothing is set in stone yet.

I have some amorphous ideas for my birthday party, but nothing is set in stone yet.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
amorphism
Adverb
amorphously
Adjektiv
amorphous
Verwandt
amorphicity
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Merkhilfe

Think of the root 'morph' which means shape (like Power Rangers Morphing). The prefix 'a-' means 'without'. So, amorphous is 'without shape'.

Schnelles Quiz

The project remained ________ for several months until a new manager provided a clear timeline and goals.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: amorphous

Beispiele

1

The artist stared at the amorphous lump of clay, wondering what it would eventually become.

everyday

The artist stared at the amorphous lump of clay, wondering what it would eventually become.

2

The legal department argued that the contract's terms were too amorphous to be enforceable in court.

formal

The legal department argued that the contract's terms were too amorphous to be enforceable in court.

3

I have some amorphous ideas for my birthday party, but nothing is set in stone yet.

informal

I have some amorphous ideas for my birthday party, but nothing is set in stone yet.

4

In physics, glass is classified as an amorphous solid because its atoms are not arranged in a regular lattice.

academic

In physics, glass is classified as an amorphous solid because its atoms are not arranged in a regular lattice.

5

The startup's business plan was still amorphous, causing potential investors to hesitate.

business

The startup's business plan was still amorphous, causing potential investors to hesitate.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
amorphism
Adverb
amorphously
Adjektiv
amorphous
Verwandt
amorphicity

Häufige Kollokationen

amorphous mass amorphous mass
amorphous shape amorphous shape
amorphous structure amorphous structure
amorphous concept amorphous concept
amorphous solid amorphous solid

Häufige Phrasen

amorphous blob

amorphous blob

amorphous organization

amorphous organization

amorphous cloud

amorphous cloud

Wird oft verwechselt mit

amorphous vs ambiguous

Ambiguous means having a double meaning or being unclear in intent, while amorphous means lacking a physical or structural shape.

amorphous vs anomalous

Anomalous means deviating from what is normal or expected, whereas amorphous refers specifically to formlessness.

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Nutzungshinweise

Use 'amorphous' when you want to emphasize a lack of organization or boundaries, whether you are talking about a literal cloud or a figurative political movement.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners often use this to mean 'confusing'; however, it specifically describes the lack of structure rather than the difficulty of understanding.

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Merkhilfe

Think of the root 'morph' which means shape (like Power Rangers Morphing). The prefix 'a-' means 'without'. So, amorphous is 'without shape'.

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Wortherkunft

Derived from the Greek 'amorphos', where 'a-' means 'without' and 'morphe' means 'form' or 'shape'.

Grammatikmuster

used as an attributive adjective before a noun used as a predicative adjective after linking verbs like 'be' or 'seem'
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Kultureller Kontext

In science fiction literature and film, 'amorphous' is frequently used to describe terrifying, shapeless alien entities or monsters.

Schnelles Quiz

The project remained ________ for several months until a new manager provided a clear timeline and goals.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: amorphous

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