Formless

Pronunciation: /ˈfɔːrmlɪs/

Definitions of formless

adjective having no definite or regular shape or form

Example Sentences

A1 The artist created a formless blob of clay.

A2 The fog made everything appear formless in the distance.

B1 The abstract painting was intentionally left formless to allow for interpretation.

B2 The formless mass of data proved difficult to analyze without proper organization.

C1 The philosopher argued that reality is inherently formless and constantly changing.

C2 The formless nature of the dream made it difficult to describe in words.

Examples of formless in a Sentence

formal The artist's abstract painting appeared formless to some viewers.

informal I couldn't make sense of the formless blob of colors on the canvas.

slang That movie was so confusing, it felt like a formless mess.

figurative Her thoughts were formless, drifting aimlessly through her mind.

Grammatical Forms of formless

• past tense: was formless
• plural: formlesses
• comparative: more formless
• superlative: most formless
• present tense: is formless
• future tense: will be formless
• perfect tense: has been formless
• continuous tense: is being formless
• singular: formless
• positive degree: formless
• infinitive: to be formless
• gerund: being formless
• participle: formless

Origin and Evolution of formless

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'formless' originated from the combination of the prefix 'form-' meaning shape or structure, and the suffix '-less' meaning without. It was derived from the Old English word 'formleas'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'formless' has retained its original meaning of lacking a specific shape or structure, but has also come to be used in a more abstract sense to describe something that is vague or undefined.