amalgamation

Meanings

• Noun

  The process of combining different elements or substances to form a whole.

  - "The merger of two companies is an amalgamation."
  - "The amalgamation of different cultures can lead to new and unique creations."

• Noun

  A mixture or blend of different things.

  - "The chef created an amalgamation of different spices for the dish."
  - "The artist's painting was an amalgamation of various artistic styles."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with amalgamation
palmation , damination , proclamation

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Variants

List of all variants of amalgamation that leads to same result
amalgamation , amalgamations

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'amalgamare', meaning 'to mingle'.

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Trivia

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1. Amalgamation was once used to describe the process of combining mercury and another metal to create a filling material for teeth.

2. Amalgamation is also used in the field of geology to describe the process by which different rock types come together.

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Related Concepts

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1. Merger: A specific type of amalgamation where two or more companies combine to form a new entity.

2. Assimilation: The process by which one group or culture absorbs another, leading to a blending of cultures.

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Culture

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Amalgamation has been used extensively in literature and art to describe the blending of different elements or ideas. For example, in T.S. Eliot's poem 'The Waste Land', the poet explores the amalgamation of various cultural influences and themes.

How to Memorize "amalgamation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a melting pot or a blender to represent the process of amalgamation.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'amalgamation' with the idea of blending or combining different things.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Amalgam is a Mixer, A Magical Blender' to remember the meaning of the word.

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