fusion
noun
fu·sion ˈfyü-zhᵊn 
often attributive
1
: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
2
: a union by or as if by melting: such as
a
: a merging of diverse, distinct, or separate elements into a unified whole
Opera is a fusion of several arts.
b
: a political partnership : coalition
a fusion of Democrats and independent Republicans 
New York Times
New York Times c
: popular music combining different styles (such as jazz and rock)
d
: food prepared using techniques and ingredients of two or more ethnic or regional cuisines
a restaurant that specializes in Indian-Chinese fusion
called also fusion cuisine
3
: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite
nuclear fusion
Synonyms
- admixture
- alloy
- amalgam
- amalgamation
- blend
- cocktail
- combination
- composite
- compound
- conflation
- emulsion
- intermixture
- meld
- mix
- mixture
- synthesis
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a fusion of different methods a fusion of musical styles The show is a fusion of news and entertainment. The fusion of different cultural influences is evident in her sculpture.
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Etymology
borrowed from Medieval Latin fūsiōn-, fūsiō "process of pouring, casting of molten metal," going back to Latin, "process of pouring, effusion," from fud-, variant stem of fundere "to pour, shed, cast (liquid metal)" (Medieval Latin also, "to melt down, make liquid") + -tiōn-, -tiō, suffix of verbal action — more at found entry 5
First Known Use
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing fusion
Kids Definition
fusion
noun
fu·sion ˈfyü-zhən
1
: an act of fusing or melting together
2
: union by or as if by melting
3
: union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy
Medical Definition
fusion
noun
fu·sion ˈfyü-zhən
often attributive
1
a
: the act or process of liquefying or rendering plastic by heat
b
: the liquid or plastic state induced by heat
2
: a union by or as if by melting together: as
a
: a merging of diverse elements into a unified whole
specifically : the blending of retinal images in binocular vision
b
: a combination of ingredients achieved by heating and mixing together
c
(1)
: a blend of sensations, perceptions, ideas, or attitudes such that the component elements can seldom be identified by introspective analysis
(2)
: the perception of light from a source that is intermittent above a critical frequency as if the source were continuous
called also flicker fusion
compare flicker d
: the surgical immobilization of a joint see spinal fusion
3
: the union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei resulting in the release of enormous quantities of energy when certain light elements unite
called also nuclear fusion
confusions
noun
1
as in tangles
a state of mental uncertainty the farmer's driving directions to the fairground just left us in total confusion Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- tangles
- perplexities
- fogs
- bewilderments
- discomforts
- distractions
- puzzlements
- distresses
- embarrassments
- mystifications
- dismays
- mazes
- agitations
- bafflements
- muddles
- turmoils
- commotions
- discombobulations
- befuddlements
- disturbances
- bamboozlements
- bemusements
- head-scratchings
- perturbations
- disquiets
- whirls
- upsets
- chagrins
- mortifications
- discomfitures
- flurries
- flusters
- abashments
- fusses
- dithers
- disconcertments
- bothers
- stews
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- convictions
- confidences
- assurances
- certitudes
- certainties
2
as in messes
a state in which everything is out of order it was hard to find anything in that confusion in the attic Synonyms & Similar Words
- messes
- jumbles
- hells
- disorders
- havoc
- muddles
- tangles
- chaoses
- disarrangements
- disarrays
- disorganizations
- hecks
- shambles
- clutters
- snake pits
- riots
- welters
- tumbles
- anarchies
- labyrinths
- mazes
- snarls
- musses
- misorders
- dishevelments
- mares' nests
- free-for-alls
- misrules
- chance-medleys
- mare's nests
- maelstroms
- knots
- morasses
- webs
- storms
- hodgepodges
- shuffles
- mishmashes
- litters
- miscellanies
- bollixes
- motleys
- medleys
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- systems
- methods
- plans
- patterns
- orders
3
as in embarrassments
the emotional state of being made self-consciously uncomfortable thrown into speechless confusion by the wild accusations Synonyms & Similar Words
- embarrassments
- discomforts
- dismays
- humiliations
- agitations
- upsets
- mortifications
- discomfitures
- shames
- disquiets
- perturbations
- flusters
- distresses
- chagrins
- disturbances
- abashments
- degradations
- ignominies
- debasements
- egg on one's face
- disconcertments
- disgraces
- discomposures
- bothers
- humble pies
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- confidences
- assurances
- poises
- self-confidences
- aplombs
- composures
- self-possessions
- equanimities
- single-gear
- single-handed
- single-handedly
- single-hander
- single-hearted
- single-heartedly
- single-heartedness
- single-leaf
- single-leaf ash
- single-leaf pine
- single-leaf pinyon
- single-leaved ash
- single-lens reflex
- single-line
- single-loader
- single-member constituency
- single-member district
- single-minded
- single-mindedly
- single-mindedness
- single-name paper
- single-nose
- single-pass
- single-payer
- single-phase