amoebous
adjective
Meaning
Having the characteristics of an amoeba, particularly the ability to change shape constantly or move by extending pseudopodia.
Examples
- The blob in the science fiction film had an amoebous quality that allowed it to squeeze through tiny cracks.
- Under the microscope, the amoebous creature shifted its body to navigate around the debris.
Synonyms: shapeless, amorphous, protean, mutable