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- [fawrm-lis]
- /ˈfɔrm lɪs/
- /ˈfɔːm.ləs/
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- [fawrm-lis]
- /ˈfɔrm lɪs/
Definitions of formless word
- adjective formless lacking a definite or regular form or shape; shapeless. 1
- noun formless Without a clear or definite shape or structure. 1
- adjective formless lacking a shape 1
- adjective formless Something that is formless does not have a clear or definite structure or shape. 0
- adjective formless without a definite shape or form; amorphous 0
- adjective formless having no definite or regular form or plan; shapeless 0
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Origin of formless
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; form + -less
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Parts of speech for Formless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
formless popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
formless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for formless
adj formless
- amorphous — Something that is amorphous has no clear shape or structure.
- baggy — If a piece of clothing is baggy, it hangs loosely on your body.
- chaotic — Something that is chaotic is in a state of complete disorder and confusion.
- crude — A crude method or measurement is not exact or detailed, but may be useful or correct in a rough, general way.
- inchoate — not yet completed or fully developed; rudimentary.
adjective formless
- unshaped — not shaped or definitely formed.
- unstructured — lacking a clearly defined structure or organization: an unstructured conference; an unstructured school environment.
- unshapen — not shaped or definitely formed; shapeless; formless; indefinite.
- unrecognizable — to identify as something or someone previously seen, known, etc.: He had changed so much that one could scarcely recognize him.
- disorganized — functioning without adequate order, systemization, or planning; uncoordinated: a woefully disorganized enterprise.
Antonyms for formless
adj formless
- coherent — If something is coherent, it is well planned, so that it is clear and sensible and all its parts go well with each other.
- organized — affiliated in an organization, especially a union: organized dockworkers.
- specific — having a special application, bearing, or reference; specifying, explicit, or definite: to state one's specific purpose.
- distinct — distinguished as not being the same; not identical; separate (sometimes followed by from): His private and public lives are distinct.
- formed — external appearance of a clearly defined area, as distinguished from color or material; configuration: a triangular form.
adjective formless
- organised — to form as or into a whole consisting of interdependent or coordinated parts, especially for united action: to organize a committee.
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