Amalgamate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt/ amal·gam·ate

Meaning & Definition of Amalgamate

Amalgamate (verb)

  1. to unite in or as if in an amalgam; especially, to merge into a single body

Amalgamate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to turn into a single mass or entity that is more or less the same throughout

    "silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings"

    similar: blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix
    related: add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss, coalesce, compound, emulsify, conjoin, join, knit, link, unite, intertwine, interweave, weave
    opposite: break down, break up, separate, unmix
    near: cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Amalgamate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Amalgamate:

blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse, homogenize, immingle, immix, incorporate, integrate, interfuse, intermingle, intermix, meld, merge, mingle, mix

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Amalgamate

Words with the opposite meaning of Amalgamate:

break down, break up, separate, unmix

Related Words for Amalgamate

add, admix, beat (in), cut in, fold, stir, toss, coalesce, compound, emulsify, conjoin, join, knit, link, unite, intertwine, interweave, weave

Near Antonyms of Amalgamate

cleave, disjoin, disunite, divide, divorce, part, rupture, sever, sunder, disperse, dissolve, scatter, detach, disengage, split

Word Forms of Amalgamate

Inflections: amalgamated, amalgamating

Derived words: amalgamator (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Amalgamate

borrowed from Medieval Latin amalgamātus, past participle of amalgamāre "to combine (a metal) with mercury," verbal derivative of amalgama amalgam

First known use: 1599

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Frequently Asked Questions about Amalgamate

What does "Amalgamate" mean?

"Amalgamate" means to unite in or as if in an amalgam; especially, to merge into a single body. As a verb, it is defined as: to unite in or as if in an amalgam; especially, to merge into a single body.

What is another word for "Amalgamate"?

Other words for "Amalgamate" include blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete and conflate. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Amalgamate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Amalgamate"?

There are 39 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Amalgamate". Common alternatives include blend, combine, comingle, commingle, commix, composite, concrete, conflate, fuse and homogenize.

What is the opposite of "Amalgamate"?

Antonyms of "Amalgamate" include break down, break up, separate and unmix. Near antonyms include cleave, disjoin, disunite and divide.

How do you use "Amalgamate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Amalgamate" in a sentence: "silver amalgamated with mercury is used for tooth fillings".

Is "Amalgamate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Amalgamate" is a verb.

Is "Amalgamate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Amalgamate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Amalgamate"?

"Amalgamate" is pronounced /ə-ˈmal-gə-ˌmāt/ and divided into syllables as amal·gam·ate.