a. [ Cf. F. dimorphe. ] 1. (Biol.) Characterized by dimorphism; occurring under two distinct forms, not dependent on sex; dimorphic. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. (Crystallog.) Crystallizing under two forms fundamentally different, while having the same chemical composition. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Gr. &unr_;; 'a priv. + morfh` form. ] 1. Having no determinate form; of irregular; shapeless. Kirwan. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Without crystallization in the ultimate texture of a solid substance; uncrystallized. [ 1913 Webster ]
3. Of no particular kind or character; anomalous. [ 1913 Webster ]
Scientific treatises . . . are not seldom rude and amorphous in style. Hare. [ 1913 Webster ]
-- A*mor"phous*ly, adv. -- A*mor"phous*ness, n. [ 1913 Webster ]