Formless
/ˈfɔːrmləs/noun
Without a definite shape, structure, or clear physical form.
Did you know?The root behind *formless* comes from Latin *forma*, and that same ancient word also gave us *transform*, *uniform*, and *conform*—all built around the power of shape, pattern, and making order visible.
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
forma
“shape, form, pattern, appearance”
Old French
Old French
forme
“shape, form, appearance”
Middle English
English
formles
“without shape or form”
Modern English
English
formless
“lacking definite shape or structure”