fusion
This term carries a strong sense of permanent integration where the original boundaries of the components vanish to create something entirely new. It is frequently used in culinary and musical contexts to describe the blending of different cultural influences, such as Tex-Mex or jazz-fusion, suggesting a creative and harmonious synthesis.
Countable when referring to a specific style or blend, such as a fusion of flavors. Uncountable when referring to the physical process of nuclear fusion.
Meanings
The process or result of joining two or more things together to form a single entity.
"The fusion of traditional and modern styles created a unique aesthetic."
A nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei of two light elements combine to form a heavier nucleus.
"Scientists are working to harness nuclear fusion for clean energy."
Examples
The fusion of traditional and modern styles created a unique aesthetic.
Scientists are working to harness nuclear fusion for clean energy.