fusion
8 synonyms and 1 antonym for fusion, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The act or result of combining separate things into one.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Antonyms
How to use fusion
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
nuclear fusion
fusion cuisine
fusion of styles
Etymology
From Latin fusio, from fundere ("to pour" or "to melt") — the same root that gives us "found" (as in metal-founding).
Full origin of fusion →Frequently asked questions
What does “fusion” mean?
The word “fusion” means the act or result of combining separate things into one. In plain terms, a blending or merging of two or more things — from atomic nuclei in physics to flavors in cooking.
How do you pronounce “fusion”?
“Fusion” is pronounced FYOO-zhuhn (/ˈfjuː.ʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “fusion” in a sentence?
Here is “fusion” used in a sentence: “The merger created a fusion of two very different corporate cultures.”
What is the opposite of “fusion”?
The opposite of “fusion” — its antonyms — is fission.
What part of speech is “fusion”?
“Fusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “fusion” come from?
The word “fusion” comes from Latin. From Latin fusio, from fundere ("to pour" or "to melt") — the same root that gives us "found" (as in metal-founding).
Is “fusion” a common word?
“Fusion” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.
How many meanings does “fusion” have?
“Fusion” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the act or result of combining separate things into one.
What is the difference between fusion and fission?
Fusion is a nuclear reaction in which atomic nuclei combine into one, releasing a huge amount of energy, while fission is the opposite process, in which a nucleus splits apart. Fusion is the reaction that powers the sun; fission is the reaction used in today's nuclear power stations.
What is fusion cuisine?
Fusion cuisine is a style of cooking that blends ingredients or techniques from different culinary traditions, such as pairing Japanese and Peruvian dishes on one menu. The same idea applies in music, where fusion blends elements of different genres into a new style.
When should you use fusion instead of mixture?
Use fusion when separate things merge so completely that they form a single new whole, and mixture when the parts are combined but remain distinguishable. Fusion also carries a more deliberate, creative connotation, which is why it is the preferred word in cooking and music.
