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amalgamating

|a-mal-ga-mat-ing|

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/əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪŋ/

(amalgamate)

combined

Base Form3rd Person Sing.3rd Person Sing.PastPastPast ParticiplePast ParticiplePresent ParticiplePresent Participle
amalgamateamalgamatesamalgamatizesamalgamatedamalgamatizedamalgamatedamalgamatizedamalgamatingamalgamatizing
Etymology
Etymology Information

'amalgamate' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'amalgamare,' where 'amalgama' meant 'a mixture or blend.'

Historical Evolution

'amalgamare' transformed into the English word 'amalgamate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to blend or mix metals,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to combine or unite.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

to combine or unite to form one organization or structure.

The two companies are amalgamating to form a larger corporation.

Synonyms

mergeunitecombine

Antonyms

separatedivide

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Idioms

amalgamate with

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45