amalgam
|a-mal-gam|
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/əˈmælɡəm/
mixture
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amalgam' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'amalgama', where 'amalgama' meant 'a soft mass'.
Historical Evolution
'amalgama' transformed into the Old French word 'amalgame', and eventually became the modern English word 'amalgam'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a soft mass', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a mixture or blend'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mixture or blend of different elements.
The festival was an amalgam of music, dance, and art.
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Noun 2
an alloy of mercury with another metal, used especially in dental fillings.
The dentist used an amalgam to fill the cavity.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35