fusions
|fu-sion|
/ˈfjuːʒənz/
(fusion)
joining together
Etymology
'fusion' originates from Latin, specifically the noun 'fusio' (from the past participle stem 'fus-'), where 'fundere' meant 'to pour' and 'fusio' meant 'a pouring, melting, or casting together.'
'fusion' entered English via Middle French 'fusion' (Modern French 'fusion') and Late Latin 'fusio'; the Modern English word 'fusion' was adopted in the 17th–18th centuries with broadened technical and figurative senses.
Initially, it meant 'a pouring or melting together' (literal sense); over time it broadened to mean 'joining, blending, or combining' in figurative, artistic, and scientific contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
plural of 'fusion': the act or process of joining two or more things into one (e.g., materials, ideas, styles).
The exhibition showcased bold fusions of traditional craft and modern design.
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Noun 2
plural of 'fusion': the result or product of combining different elements (a hybrid or mixed form).
The chef is known for his Asian–French fusions that surprise diners.
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Noun 3
plural of 'fusion' (physics): processes in which atomic nuclei combine to form heavier nuclei, releasing energy (contrast with fission).
Researchers reported several promising fusions in experimental reactors that could lead to cleaner energy.
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Last updated: 2025/09/20 02:37