'aldamine' originates from the combination of 'aldehyde' and 'amine', where 'aldehyde' refers to a type of organic compound containing a formyl group, and 'amine' refers to organic compounds derived from ammonia by replacement of one or more hydrogen atoms by organic groups.

'Aldamine' is a modern term used in organic chemistry, derived from the combination of 'aldehyde' and 'amine'.

Initially, it referred to a specific type of chemical compound, and this meaning has remained consistent in modern usage.