amorphic en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˌəˈmɔːɹfɪk/
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *né Proto-Indo-European *n̥- Proto-Hellenic *ə- Ancient Greek ἀ- (a-)der. English a- Ancient Greek μορφή (morphḗ) Proto-Indo-European *-ikos Proto-Italic *-ikos Latin -icuslbor. Old French -iquebor. Middle English -ik English -ic English -morphic English amorphic From a- + -morphic.
Meanings
- Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
- (of a mutation) Causing a complete loss of gene function.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| most amorphic | Degree=Sup | lexicographic | |
| more amorphic | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic |
Deriveds
amorphicity · micromorphic · micromorph · polyamorphic