blending
- 01 B1 Intermediate
v.mixing two or more things together so they become one.
v.the present participle of 'blend', describing the action of combining substances or elements into a uniform mixture.
Simple“She is blending the fruit and yogurt to make a healthy smoothie.”
In context“The chef was carefully blending the spices into the sauce to ensure the heat didn't overpower the delicate herbal notes.”
Antonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
n.the process of mixing things like colours, sounds, or ideas so they work well together.
n.the act or result of merging distinct components; frequently used in artistic or technical contexts to describe seamless transitions.
Simple“The artist's blending of blue and green created a beautiful ocean scene.”
In context“The successful blending of traditional acoustic instruments with modern electronic beats gave the album its unique, contemporary sound.”
SynonymsAntonyms - 03 C1 Advanced
n.joining parts of two words together to make a new word.
n.the formation of a new lexeme by joining parts of two or more existing words, such as 'brunch' from 'breakfast' and 'lunch'.
Simple“The word 'smog' is a famous example of word blending.”
In context“Morphological blending remains a productive process in modern English, particularly within the realms of technology and social media marketing.”
Usageuncountable in a general sense, but countable when referring to specific instances of word formation.
Synonyms
“Many emerging artists and groups from the region are now gaining fans by blending modern and traditional elements, adds Piyapong.”
From Middle English blendinge, equivalent to blend + -ing.
From blend + -ing. Cognate with Faroese blending (“mixture, crossing”).
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.