Vocabulary Spotlight
Amalgam
Part of Speech: Noun
Definition: मिश्रण (Mishran) – A combination or blend of different elements or substances.
Pronunciation
[uh-mal-guhm]
Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words
Synonyms
Mixture – मेल (Mel)
Related Words
Compound – यौगिक (Yaugik)
Word Origin
“Amalgam” Arabic shabd “al-malgham” se aaya hai, jo originally ek medicinal paste ko refer karta tha. Baad mein, yeh term metallic alloys ke liye aur general mixtures ke liye English mein use hone laga.
– “Amalgam” originates from the Arabic word “al-malgham,” which initially referred to a medicinal paste. Later, it was adopted in English for metallic alloys and general mixtures.
Word Family
Noun: Amalgam – मिश्रण (Mishran)
Verb: Amalgamate – मिलाना (Milana)
Adjective: Amalgamated – सम्मिश्रित (Sammishrit)
Usage Examples
1. Yeh restaurant apne khano mein alag-alag deshon ke swadon ka amalgam banata hai.
– This restaurant creates an amalgam of flavors from different countries in its dishes.
2. Film industry mein, naye ideas aur techniques ka amalgam aksar nayi aur unique movies ko janm deta hai.
– In the film industry, an amalgam of new ideas and techniques often leads to unique movies.
Cultural Note
India ka culture ek amalgam hai kai alag-alag bhaashayon, dharmon aur paramparaon ka, jo desh ko ek unique aur vibrant identity deta hai.
In Context
“Amalgam” ka istemaal aksar aise context mein hota hai jahan alag-alag elements ya influences ka combination ho, jaise music, culture, ya cooking mein.
Vocabulary Challenge
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