amorphous

/əˈmɔrfəs/

Definitions

1. adjective

having no fixed or crystalline shape; lacking a definite or crystalline structure

“The amorphous blob of gelatin collapsed under its own weight.”

2. noun

a substance or material that has no fixed or crystalline shape

“The amorphous solids in the lab were found to have unique optical properties.”

Synonyms

  • formless
  • shapeless

Antonyms

  • crystalline
  • structured