amalgamation (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃən

Definition

The process or result of combining or uniting multiple things into a single, unified whole.

Examples

• The amalgamation of the two small schools created a larger, more resourceful educational institution.

• Through careful planning, the project achieved a successful amalgamation of various design elements.

• The company's rapid growth was due to a series of strategic amalgamations with smaller businesses.

How to Use amalgamation

amalgamation of X and Y (prepositional phrase)

The combining of two specific things. — "The design was an amalgamation of modern and traditional styles."

amalgamation into (prepositional phrase)

The process of combining to form a new entity. — "The smaller departments underwent an amalgamation into a single large division."

Synonyms of amalgamation

Words with a similar meaning to amalgamation:

• merger
• union
• fusion
• consolidation
• synthesis

Antonyms of amalgamation

Words with the opposite meaning to amalgamation:

• separation
• division
• dissolution

Browse the full Anaversity dictionary