amalgamate
To merge, to combine, to blend, to joinTo merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
» Furthermore, their governments were not amalgamated in the same regions.
Meaning
3 senses(intransitive, transitive)To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
to amalgamate two races
to amalgamate one race with another
fusionieren, mischen, verbinden
To make an alloy of a metal and mercury.
verquicken, amalgamieren, mit Quecksilber legieren
(transitive)To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups.
- to bring or combine together or with something else
Examples
4 sentencesFurthermore, their governments were not amalgamated in the same regions.
Tom lost his job when his branch of the company amalgamated with head office.
If health departments amalgamate their data, we can better understand the picture for the whole country.
The Bank of Tokyo amalgamated with the Mitsubishi Bank.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 2
Origin
From Medieval Latin amalgamātus, past participle of amalgamāre, amalgama.From Medieval Latin amalgamātus, past participle of amalgamāre, amalgama.
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Forms
amalgamates, amalgamating, amalgamated, amalgamated| Base form | amalgamate · to amalgamate |
|---|---|
| 3rd person singular | amalgamates |
| Present participle | amalgamating |
| Past simple | amalgamated |
| Past participle | amalgamated |
regular · Lesson
Synonyms
4 synonymsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
6 related wordsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle