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The researcher noted that the microscopic organism appeared amorphous under low magnification.

In this sentence, what does the word amorphous most nearly mean?

  1. A
    Structured
  2. ShapelessCevap
  3. C
    Lifeless
  4. D
    Changeable

Cevap

Shapeless
The target word 'amorphous' is formed from the Greek prefix 'a-' (meaning 'without' or 'not'), the root 'morph' (meaning 'form' or 'shape'), and the adjective suffix '-ous' (meaning 'characterized by'). Combining these elements creates the definition 'without a definite shape', making 'shapeless' the accurate synonym.

Adım Adım Çözüm

1
Analyze the morphological components of the target word 'amorphous'.
Prefix: 'a-' (without, lacking); Root: 'morph' (shape, form); Suffix: '-ous' (characterized by, having).
Deconstructing affixes and roots helps identify the exact meaning of complex vocabulary.
2
Synthesize the affix and root meanings into a coherent definition.
Literally 'having no shape' or 'lacking definite form'.
Connecting the negative prefix to the base root reveals the primary definition.
3
Compare the synthesized definition to the given choices to find the closest synonym.
The word 'shapeless' corresponds directly to lacking definite form.
Matching the derived definition confirms the intended synonym.

Anahtar Kavram

Morphological analysis of Greek affixes and roots (prefix 'a-' meaning without, root 'morph' meaning shape)
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Prefix and Suffix Analysis

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