amalgamations
|a-mal-ga-ma-tions|
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/əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃənz/
(amalgamation)
combination
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amalgamation' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'amalgamare,' where 'amalgama' meant 'a soft mass.'
Historical Evolution
'amalgamare' transformed into the French word 'amalgamer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'amalgamation' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form a soft mass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'combining entities.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of combining or uniting multiple entities into one form.
The amalgamations of the two companies resulted in a stronger market presence.
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Last updated: 2025/07/07 16:06