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Definition of amalgam

amalgam

/əˈmæl.ɡəm/
a · mal · gam
Plural:amalgams
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Adjective:amalgamate
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amalgam Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A mixture, blend, or combination of different things, elements, or styles.

Example

"The city's architecture is a fascinating amalgam of colonial heritage and modern minimalism."

2

An alloy of mercury with one or more other metals, especially a silver-mercury paste formerly widely used for dental fillings.

Example

"Many dentists now prefer tooth-colored composite resins over traditional silver amalgam for fillings."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Old French amalgame and Medieval Latin amalgama, likely via Arabic al-malgham ('poultice' or 'softening ointment'), ultimately tracing back to Ancient Greek malagma ('emollient' or 'soft mass'), from malassein ('to soften').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Amalgam. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/amalgam
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