Amalgam

Pronunciation: /əˈmælˌɡəm/

Definitions of amalgam

noun a mixture or combination of different elements

Example Sentences

A1 An amalgam of different fruits makes a delicious smoothie.

A2 The artist created a beautiful painting using an amalgam of colors.

B1 The novel was an amalgam of romance and mystery genres.

B2 The new restaurant offers an amalgam of international cuisines.

C1 The political party's platform was an amalgam of various ideologies.

C2 The architectural style of the building was an amalgam of modern and traditional influences.

Examples of amalgam in a Sentence

formal The dentist used an amalgam of silver, tin, copper, and mercury to fill the cavity.

informal I heard that new restaurant serves an interesting amalgam of different cuisines.

slang The movie was a strange amalgam of horror and comedy genres.

figurative The team's success was due to the amalgam of talent and hard work.

Grammatical Forms of amalgam

• past tense: amalgamated
• plural: amalgams
• comparative: more amalgamated
• superlative: most amalgamated
• present tense: amalgamates
• future tense: will amalgamate
• perfect tense: has amalgamated
• continuous tense: is amalgamating
• singular: amalgam
• positive degree: amalgam
• infinitive: to amalgamate
• gerund: amalgamating
• participle: amalgamated

Origin and Evolution of amalgam

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amalgam' originated from the Latin word 'amalgama' which means 'alloy of mercury'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'amalgam' expanded its meaning to refer to a mixture or combination of different elements or substances, beyond just mercury and other metals.