amalgam — a mixture or blend of different elements
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a mixture or blend of different elements
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈmælɡəm/
Example Sentences
- My cooking is an amalgam of disasters from different cuisines.
- The new music genre was an amalgam of jazz, rock, and electronic sounds.
- His personality is a weird amalgam of confidence and social anxiety.
amalgam
NOUN[/əˈmælɡəm/]
a mixture or blend of different elements
a skilled chef pours different colored sauces and ingredients into a large metal mixing bowl. She carefully combines bright red tomato sauce, golden olive oil, green herbs, and white cream cheese. As she stirs with a wooden spoon, the separate ingredients swirl together forming new colors and patterns. The distinct elements gradually blend into a unified, marbled mixture that's richer than any single component. A sous chef watches nearby, nodding approvingly at the successful combination. a mixture or blend of different elements coming together
Got the picture? Now let's practice.
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Medieval Latin amalgama, originally used by alchemists to describe the mixture of mercury with other metals. The term later expanded to mean any combination or mixture of different elements.
Breakdown
amalgama (Latin root meaning 'soft mass' or 'mixture of mercury and metal') + -am (noun suffix)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My cooking is an amalgam of disasters from different cuisines.”
“The new music genre was an amalgam of jazz, rock, and electronic sounds.”
“His personality is a weird amalgam of confidence and social anxiety.”
“The architectural style represents an amalgam of traditional and modern elements.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related
Want to master 19,000+ words?
Sign up free for flashcards & quizzes.