amalgamation

/əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃn/ (bre, ipa) · /əˌmælɡəˈmeɪʃn/ (ame, ipa) · /ə-ˌmal-gə-ˈmā-shən/ (ame, mw)

amalgamation — noun

  • amalgamationsingular
  • amalgamationsplural

1. when separate businesses or organizations merge their operations to become a lar

1.名詞B2
釋義

when separate businesses or organizations merge their operations to become a larger single entity; also the combined organization that results from this.

例句

The amalgamation of TechNova and Horizon Media created the region's largest advertising group.

amalgamation of [Company A] and [Company B]

Shareholders voted overwhelmingly in favor of the amalgamation with GreenPath Industries.

amalgamation with [another company]

同義詞
  • merger

    the more common everyday term for corporate unification

  • consolidation

    emphasizes the strengthening effect of the combination

  • union

    broader term, can apply to organizations or groups

反義詞
  • split

    when a company divides into separate parts

  • breakup

    informal term for the end of a combined entity

文法句型

amalgamation of [companies]

amalgamation with [another company]

amalgamation between [companies]

用法筆記

Frequently used in formal business and legal contexts. A government review may be required before a large amalgamation can proceed.

常見錯誤

❌The amalgamation of the two companies created a monopoly.
✅The merger of the two companies created a monopoly.
💡'merger' is more common in everyday business English than 'amalgamation,' which is more formal and typical of legal documents.

2. the act of mixing or blending different things, ideas, styles, or elements toget

2.名詞C1
釋義

the act of mixing or blending different things, ideas, styles, or elements together to form a single whole, or the result of such a combination.

例句

The dish is an interesting amalgamation of Thai and Italian cooking styles.

amalgamation of [cuisine A] and [cuisine B]

Fatima blends jazz, folk, and electronic sounds into a unique amalgamation on her new album.

同義詞
  • blend

    more informal and common; describes a smooth combination

  • mixture

    neutral term for any combination without implying integration

  • fusion

    often used for music, food, or cultural styles

反義詞

文法句型

amalgamation of [different things]

用法筆記

Unlike sense 1 (COMPANY MERGER), this sense applies to any kind of element — cultures, flavors, styles, ideas. The subject is often a creative work or cultural phenomenon.

常見錯誤

❌My bag is an amalgamation of books and pens.
✅My bag contains a mix of books and pens.
💡'amalgamation' is too formal for everyday physical objects; use it for more abstract or creative combinations.