merging

UK: ˈmɜːdʒɪŋ | US: ˈmɜːrdʒɪŋ

Definition

  1. v. (present participle of merge)

    1. Combining or uniting into a single entity.
    1. Blending gradually without clear boundaries.
Structure
merge <to plunge or immerse>ing <present participle suffix>
Etymology

The word merge originates from the Latin mergere ("to dip, immerse"), which evolved into the French merger ("to plunge"). The core idea of "immersion" later extended metaphorically to mean "blending or uniting." The suffix -ing marks the present participle form, indicating an ongoing action. Thus, merging literally means "the act of combining or blending."

Examples

  1. The two companies are merging to expand their market share.

  2. The colors in the sunset are merging beautifully.

  3. The rivers are merging at the valley.

  4. Their ideas are merging into a unified plan.

  5. The lanes will be merging ahead, so stay alert.