| 单词 | amorphous |
| 释义 | amorphous (once / 9002 pages) adj In a scientific sense amorphous means lacking a crystalline structure, something without solid form. In a broader sense, the word describes anything that lacks a distinct shape or organizing theme, be it a work of art, a political movement, or even someone's direction in life. The Latin roots of this word are clear — morph means form and a means lacking. Lacking form. When used to describe creative works or ideas, it usually refers to a lack of organization and would rarely be considered a compliment. If your writing is amorphous, it's probably not fully formed. An amorphous crowd of people seem to be random and unconnected, until they all start dancing the Macarena in unison. WORD FAMILYamorphous: amorphously USAGE EXAMPLESBut its definition is amorphous, as is attractiveness. The Guardian(Dec 28, 2016) Protecting immigrants is shaping up to be a priority of the religious left, an amorphous collection of people and groups reflecting many faiths and ethnicities. New York Times(Dec 27, 2016) “It was a way of turning it from amorphous to manmade, geometric.” The New Yorker(Dec 23, 2016) 1adj having no definite form or distinct shape amorphous clouds of insects Syn formless, shapeless unformed not having form or shape 2adj without real or apparent crystalline form an amorphous mineral amorphous structure Syn uncrystallised, uncrystallized noncrystalline not crystalline 3adj lacking the system or structure characteristic of living bodies Syn unstructured inorganic lacking the properties characteristic of living organisms |
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