Commingle: meaning, definitions and examples
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commingle
[ kəˈmɪŋɡl ]
mixing together
To commingle means to mix two or more substances or elements together so that they become inseparable or indistinguishable. This term is often used in contexts such as finance or law, where funds or properties are combined. The action of commingling can have significant implications, especially in legal settings where the separation of parties' assets is crucial. When different components are commingled, it may lead to challenges in identifying each component or understanding their original contributions.
Synonyms
blend, combine, fusion, merge, mix.
Examples of usage
- The two communities began to commingle during the festival.
- He decided to commingle his savings with his business funds.
- The artist liked to commingle various art styles in her work.
Translations
Translations of the word "commingle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 misturar
🇮🇳 मिश्रण करना
🇩🇪 mischen
🇮🇩 menggabungkan
🇺🇦 змішувати
🇵🇱 mieszać
🇯🇵 混ぜる
🇫🇷 mélanger
🇪🇸 mezclar
🇹🇷 karıştırmak
🇰🇷 섞다
🇸🇦 يمزج
🇨🇿 smíchat
🇸🇰 zmiešať
🇨🇳 混合
🇸🇮 mešati
🇮🇸 blanda
🇰🇿 араластыру
🇬🇪 შერევა
🇦🇿 qarışdırmaq
🇲🇽 mezclar
Etymology
The word 'commingle' originates from the early 15th century, derived from the Middle English term 'comenglen' which combines 'com-' (a variant of 'con-', meaning together) and 'minglen' (to mix). The prefix emphasizes the togetherness of the action while 'minglen' itself comes from the Old English 'mengan', meaning to mix or blend. 'Commingling' has historically been significant in contexts such as law, finance, and social interactions, where the blending of different elements often required careful consideration. Over time, the term has maintained its relevance across various fields, denoting the importance of integration and combination within distinct categories or entities.