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amorph

amorph

9.9
An object or living thing with no clear shape
  • noun
  • /əˈmɔrf/
translation icon : amórfico
  • The artist created an amorph from clay that defied any clear interpretation.

Examples

  • The sculpture was an amorph mass of clay.

  • A strange amorph appeared on the shore after the storm, puzzling the locals.

  • Scientists discovered an amorph deep in the ocean, unlike any known organism.

  • Some amorphs can be found in nature.

  • The artist designed an installation made of clay that took the form of an amorph, inviting viewers to contemplate its shape.

  • During the science lesson, the teacher explained that an amorph can be found in nature and often appears as a formless blob.

  • The amorph in the experiment changed shape dramatically when heated, demonstrating its lack of a fixed structure.

Synonyms

amorphous shape
vsamorph
6.7

A thing that has no clear form, like a cloud or stain

is broader, applying to masses or organisms lacking a definite shape

How Shapeless

amorph
9.9
irregular
16 3.3
formed
1.5

Surface Forms

amorph singular
amorphs plural

Morphology

amorph = amorph (semi-transparent) = a + morph

Using the adjective as a noun to mean 'a shapeless thing' is understandable, but this nominal use is somewhat specialized rather than fully regular for learners.

Etymology

Amorph comes from a- 'not' and morph 'shape', so it means 'a thing without shape'. Think of the verb morph (to change shape): an amorph is a mass or creature you cannot put into any clear form.