amorphously
gb/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli/ us/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli/
C1
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adverb
formal
C1
property
1
without a definite shape
in a shapeless way
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] looks/forms/spreads/moves amorphously
Veelgemaakte fout:
Do not confuse with "anonymously" (privately, without a name).
Synoniemen
shapelessly (More common and less formal.)
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formlessly (Emphasizes lack of form rather than outline.)
Antoniemen
distinctly (With a clear, recognizable shape.)
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sharply (With clear, sharp edges or boundaries.)
Woordcombinaties
amorphously shaped
|amorphously formed
|amorphously arranged
|amorphously distributed
|amorphously spread
|amorphously clustered
|amorphously moving
|amorphously flowing
|amorphously expanding
|amorphously outlined
Thema's
description
|science
|materials
Voorbeelden
- A dark stain spread amorphously across the paper as the ink soaked in.
- The fog drifted amorphously through the streetlights, changing shape as it moved.
- Under the microscope, the material appeared amorphously rather than in neat crystals.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The cloud moved amorphously in the sky.
- The paint spread amorphously on the wet wall.
adverb
formal
C1
property
2
without clear structure or definition
in an unclear, unorganized way
Gebruikspatroon:
[something] is organized/defined/structured amorphously
Veelgemaakte fout:
In this sense it describes organization/definition, not physical shape.
Synoniemen
loosely (Emphasizes weak organization rather than lack of boundaries.)
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vaguely (Emphasizes lack of clarity or precision.)
Antoniemen
clearly (With clear boundaries or structure.)
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systematically (With an organized, methodical structure.)
Woordcombinaties
amorphously organized
|amorphously structured
|amorphously defined
|amorphously conceived
|amorphously grouped
|amorphously connected
|amorphously aligned
|amorphously categorized
Thema's
writing
|business
|society
Voorbeelden
- The team was organized amorphously, with roles shifting from week to week.
- Their goals were described amorphously, making it hard to measure progress.
- The movement grew amorphously, without a formal membership or leadership.
Voorbeelden voor taalleerders
- The plan was explained amorphously, so I was confused.
Grammatica
Lemmavorm
amorphously
IPA
GB/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli/
US/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli/
Lettergrepen en klemtoon
amorph - ously (2 lettergrepen)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ously)
Woordvormen
Noun
- Base: amorphously
- Plural: amorphouslies
Woordfamilie
Forms
amorphouslies
noun
Core family
amorphous
adjective C1
Related words
formless
adjective
shapeless
adjective
Advanced or less common
amorphousness
noun
Uitdrukkingen
amorphously defined
1/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli dɪfˈaɪnd/
fixed phrase
formal
not clearly defined
defined in a vague way
Voorbeelden
- The policy targeted an amorphously defined set of online harms.
- They were working toward an amorphously defined vision of success.
- The report criticized the use of amorphously defined categories.
amorphously organized
1/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli ˈɔɹɡənˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
formal
organized without clear structure
not organized in a clear way
Voorbeelden
- The volunteers were an amorphously organized network rather than a formal charity.
- At first, the department was amorphously organized, with overlapping responsibilities.
- The project began as an amorphously organized effort among friends.
amorphously shaped
1/əmˈɑɹfˈaʊsli ʃˈeɪpt/
fixed phrase
formal
having no definite shape
shapeless
Voorbeelden
- They removed an amorphously shaped piece of debris from the filter.
- An amorphously shaped blob formed where the wax cooled.
- The island looked amorphously shaped from above, with no clear coastline.