amorphic

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌəˈmɔːɹfɪk/
• Rhymes: -ɔː(ɹ)fɪk

Adjective

amorphic (comparative more amorphic, superlative most amorphic)

1. Having no defined shape, lacking form; amorphous.
2. (genetics, of a mutation) Causing a complete loss of gene function.

Synonyms

• (having no defined shape): formless, shapeless; see also Thesaurus:amorphous

Derived terms

• amorphicity
• micromorph
• micromorphic
• polyamorphic

Related terms

• (genetics): amorph

References

• Muller, HJ (1932) Further studies on the nature and causes of gene mutations. Proceedings of the 6th International Congress of Genetics, pp 213-255.

Anagrams

• amphoric