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Amalgamate vs Synthesis - What's the difference?

amalgamate | synthesis |

As a verb amalgamate

is to merge, to combine, to blend, to join.

As an adjective amalgamate

is coalesced; united; combined.

As a noun synthesis is

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amalgamate

English

Verb

(amalgamat)
  • To merge, to combine, to blend, to join.
  • to amalgamate''' two races; to '''amalgamate one race with another
  • * Burke
  • Ingratitude is indeed their four cardinal virtues compacted and amalgamated into one.
  • To make an alloy of a metal and mercury.
  • (mathematics) To combine (free groups) by identifying respective isomorphic subgroups.
  • Synonyms

    * (to merge) mix

    Antonyms

    * (to merge) separate

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • coalesced; united; combined
  • synthesis

    Noun

    (syntheses)
  • The formation of something complex or coherent by combining simpler things.
  • (chemistry) The reaction of elements or compounds to form more complex compounds.
  • (logic) A deduction from the general to the particular.
  • (philosophy) The combination of thesis and antithesis.
  • (military) In intelligence usage, the examining and combining of processed information with other information and intelligence for final interpretation; (JP 1-02).
  • (rhetoric) An apt arrangement of elements of a text, especially for euphony.
  • Antonyms

    * analysis * hypothesis