form´less|ly

form´less|ly
form|less «FRM lihs», adjective.
without definite or regular form; shapeless: »

Marlowe's play is formless, lacking in characterization and emotion (Newsweek).

SYNONYM(S): amorphous.
form´less|ly, adverb.
form´less|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • form|less — «FRM lihs», adjective. without definite or regular form; shapeless: »Marlowe s play is formless, lacking in characterization and emotion (Newsweek). SYNONYM(S): amorphous. –form´less|ly, adverb. –form´less|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

  • form´less|ness — form|less «FRM lihs», adjective. without definite or regular form; shapeless: »Marlowe s play is formless, lacking in characterization and emotion (Newsweek). SYNONYM(S): amorphous. –form´less|ly, adverb. –form´less|ness, noun …   Useful english dictionary

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