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amalgamate
verb
to mix or merge so as to make a combination; blend; unite.
Why Dictionary.com chose amalgamate
More about amalgamate
- First recorded in 1635–45.
- Formed from amalgam, “an alloy of mercury with another metal.”
- Amalgam came from the combination of Arabic al, “the,” and malgham, from Greek málagma, “softening agent.”
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EXAMPLES OF AMALGAMATE
- The artist chose to amalgamate different art styles in her painting, resulting in a truly original piece.
- The chef amalgamated various flavors to create a unique culinary masterpiece.
orotund
adjective
(of the voice or speech) characterized by strength, fullness, richness, and clearness.
Why Dictionary.com chose orotund
More about orotund
- First recorded in 1785–95.
- Comes from a contraction of the Latin phrase ōre rotundō, meaning “with round mouth.”
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EXAMPLES OF OROTUND
- The opera singer’s orotund vocals soared through the air, enveloping the concert hall in a wave of rich and sonorous melody.
- The actor’s orotund voice captivated the audience with its powerful resonance.
stipulate
verb
to require as an essential condition in making an agreement.
Why Dictionary.com chose stipulate
More about stipulate
- First recorded in 1615–25.
- From the past participle of the Latin word stipulārī, “to demand a formal agreement.”
- Stipulārī appears to be related to the Latin word for “stalk,” containing the stem stipul-, “firm.”
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EXAMPLES OF STIPULATE
- The scholarship application stipulates that applicants must have taken 3 years of a second language.
- The terms and conditions stipulate that customers must notify the company within 48 hours of a product defect.
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