Amorphous
/əˈmɔːr.fəs/noun
Having no definite shape or form.
Did you know?In ancient philosophy, 'amorphous' described things that defy categorization, often linked to chaos and the formless void of creation.
Etymological Timeline
Ancient Greek
Greek
ἀμόρφωτος
“Without form, shapeless.”
Latin
Latin
amorphus
“Without a definite form.”
16th Century
English
amorphous
“Describing substances lacking a clear shape.”
Modern English
English
amorphous
“Referring to objects or ideas that are shapeless or ill-defined.”
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