Amalgamate

Pronunciation: /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/

Definitions of amalgamate

verb to combine or unite to form one structure or organization

Example Sentences

A1 I amalgamated my leftover vegetables to make a soup.

A2 The two companies decided to amalgamate their resources to increase profits.

B1 The artist's work amalgamates traditional and modern techniques.

B2 The treaty aimed to amalgamate the two nations into a single entity.

C1 The chef's signature dish is an amalgamation of flavors from different cuisines.

C2 The novel amalgamates elements of science fiction and historical fiction seamlessly.

Examples of amalgamate in a Sentence

formal The two companies decided to amalgamate in order to increase their market share.

informal Let's amalgamate our resources to make this project successful.

slang I heard they're planning to amalgamate the two clubs for a bigger party.

figurative His speech was an amalgamation of passion and reason, making it truly impactful.

Grammatical Forms of amalgamate

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

Origin and Evolution of amalgamate

First Known Use: 1617 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'amalgamate' originated from the Latin word 'amalgamare' which means 'to mix together'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of mixing metals together, 'amalgamate' has evolved to also mean the act of combining or merging different elements or ideas into a unified whole.