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The definition of amorphous is something that does not have a distinct form or shape.

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A ghostly shadow is an example of an amorphous shadow.

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adjective

without definite form; shapeless
of no definite type; anomalous
unorganized; vague
Biol. without definite or specialized structure, as some lower forms of life
Chem., Mineralogy not crystalline

Origin: ModL amorphus < Gr amorphos < a-, without + morphē, form

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adjective

Lacking definite form; shapeless. See Synonyms at shapeless.
Of no particular type; anomalous.
Lacking organization; formless.
Lacking distinct crystalline structure.

Origin:

Origin: From Greek amorphos

Origin: : a-, without; see a-¹

Origin: + morphē, shape

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a·morˈphous·ly adverb

a·morˈphous·ness noun

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