fusion — the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfjuːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The restaurant's kimchi pizza is a perfect example of Korean-Italian fusion gone hilariously right.
- Scientists hope to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to solve the world's energy problems.
- His dance style was a bizarre fusion of ballet and breakdancing that somehow worked.
fusion
NOUN[/ˈfjuːʒən/]
the process of combining two or more things to form a single entity
The chef's fusion dish blends Korean kimchi with Italian pasta on one plate.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'fusio' meaning 'a pouring or melting', derived from 'fundere' meaning 'to pour, melt, or cast'. The term was adopted into Middle French and then into English during the 15th century.
Breakdown
fus- (from Latin fundere, to pour/melt) + -ion (suffix forming nouns) = fusion
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The restaurant's kimchi pizza is a perfect example of Korean-Italian fusion gone hilariously right.”
“Scientists hope to achieve controlled nuclear fusion to solve the world's energy problems.”
“His dance style was a bizarre fusion of ballet and breakdancing that somehow worked.”
“The company's success came from the fusion of traditional craftsmanship with modern technology.”
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