"amorphic" meaning in English

See amorphic in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˌəˈmɔːɹfɪk/ Forms: more amorphic [comparative], most amorphic [superlative]
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  1. Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous. Synonyms (having no defined shape): formless
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  2. (genetics, of a mutation) Causing a complete loss of gene function.
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The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: shapeless Derived forms: amorphicity, micromorph, micromorphic, polyamorphic Related terms: amorph [genetics, biology, medicine, sciences, natural-sciences]
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