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undefined shape

[/ʌnˈdɛfaɪnd ʃeɪp/]
nounpl: undefined shapes
forma indefinida
1. A form or outline that lacks clear or specific boundaries; something whose contours or characteristics are not precisely determined or recognizable
The cloud had an undefined shape, making it difficult to identify what it resembled.
A nuvem tinha uma forma indefinida, tornando difícil identificar a qual objeto se parecia.
2. In computing or data contexts, a value or object that has not been assigned a specific definition or structure
The variable returned an undefined shape, causing the program to crash.
A variável retornou uma forma indefinida, causando a falha do programa.
Synonyms
amorphous formindeterminate shapeirregular formvague outlineshapeless form
Antonyms
defined shapeclear outlinespecific formwell-defined shapegeometric form

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
forma indefinida
standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
forma sem definição
alternative phrasing occasionally used
Portugal
forma indefinida
standard European Portuguese equivalent

Related Idioms & Phrases

take shape
lose shape
out of shape
shapeless mess
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