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Definition of formless

formless

/ˈfɔːrm.ləs/
form · less
Adverb:formlessly
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1

Without a clear or definite physical shape or structure.

Example

"Through the thick morning fog, the distant buildings appeared as formless gray shadows."

2

Lacking coherent organization, plan, or systematic arrangement, especially regarding ideas, art, or writing.

Example

"The first draft of her novel was a formless collection of memories that needed careful editing."

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• Rhymes for formless

• Nearby Words

formica
formidable
formidably
formless
formlessly
formlessness
formosa

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in Middle English in the late 14th century, formed from the noun 'form' (from Latin 'forma', meaning shape or figure) combined with the Old English privative suffix '-less'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Formless. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/formless
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