amalgamative
|a-mal-ga-ma-tive|
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/əˈmælɡəˌmeɪtɪv/
(amalgamate)
combined
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amalgamative' originates from the verb 'amalgamate,' which comes from Medieval Latin 'amalgamatus,' the past participle of 'amalgamare,' meaning 'to alloy with mercury.'
Historical Evolution
'amalgamare' transformed into the English word 'amalgamate,' and eventually the adjective form 'amalgamative' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to alloy with mercury,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to combine or unite.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or characterized by amalgamation; combining or uniting multiple elements.
The amalgamative process brought together various departments into a single unit.
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Last updated: 2025/07/07 16:21