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Without definite form or specific shape; of no particular kind or character (adjective)

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Looking for the answer to the USA Today Rootonym clue “Without definite form or specific shape; of no particular kind or character (adjective)”? The solution is AMORPHOUS, a 9-letter word built on the root MORPH (“shape, form”). It appeared in the October 5, 2026 (Monday) USA Today Rootonym. See the full puzzle for that day's other words.

Answer
AMORPHOUS
*MORPH***MORPHmeans “shape, form”
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In a sentence

Colby, a 4-year-old, proudly showed his mom a drawing, an AMORPHOUS blob.

About this clue

The Rootonym clue “Without definite form or specific shape; of no particular kind or character (adjective)” has the answer AMORPHOUS (9 letters), built on the root MORPH, which means “shape, form”. Browse the full October 5, 2026 Rootonym puzzle for the other three words, or see all Rootonym answers.

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