amalgamate

Meanings

• verb

  To combine or form a whole from various parts.

  - "The company amalgamated with its competitor to increase market share."
  - "The scientist amalgamated different chemicals to create a new compound."

• noun

  A blend or mixture of different elements or things.

  - "The amalgamate of different cultures created a vibrant and diverse society."
  - "The chef created an amalgamate of various spices to enhance the flavor of the dish."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈmælɡəˌmeɪt/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

separate

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Synonyms

mix

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amalgamate
magnate , mate , create , fate

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Variants

List of all variants of amalgamate that leads to same result
amalgamate , amalgamated , amalgamates , amalgamating , amalgamator , amalgamators

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Etymology

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Late 15th century. From Latin amalgamare, from amalgama ‘a mass of mercury mixed with other metals’, from amalgamus ‘a masse’ + -are ‘to work’.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'amalgamate' comes from the Latin word 'amalgamare', which means 'to work together'.

2. The process of amalgamating gold and mercury was used by ancient civilizations to extract gold from ore.

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Related Concepts

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1. consolidate: To make stronger and more solid by combining parts or elements.

2. integrate: To combine different elements into a whole, making them work together effectively.

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Culture

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Amalgamate has been used in various forms of literature, art, and music to represent unity, integration, and the blending of different elements. In art, it can refer to the technique of combining different materials to create a new texture or effect.

How to Memorize "amalgamate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine combining different objects or elements to form a whole.
   - Visualize the process of merging different parts together.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the idea of combining or merging different things.
   - Think of a blend or mixture of different elements.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym A MALGAMATE: Amalgamate Making All Lives Great And More Effective To Remember The Meaning Of The Word.

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