Definitions for fusion
ˈfyu ʒənfu·sion

Princeton's WordNet(3.25 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. fusion, merger, unification(noun)

   an occurrence that involves the production of a union

2. coalition, fusion(noun)

   the state of being combined into one body

3. fusion(noun)

   the merging of adjacent sounds or syllables or words

4. fusion, nuclear fusion, nuclear fusion reaction(noun)

   a nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the simultaneous release of energy

5. fusion, optical fusion(noun)

   the combining of images from the two eyes to form a single visual percept

6. fusion, spinal fusion(noun)

   correction of an unstable part of the spine by joining two or more vertebrae; usually done surgically but sometimes done by traction or immobilization

7. fusion(noun)

   the act of fusing (or melting) together

Wiktionary(2.75 / 4 votes)Rate this definition:

1. fusion(Noun)

   The merging of similar or different elements into a union

   Etymology: 1555, from fusion, from fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (see also found#Etymology 3).

2. fusion(Noun)

   A nuclear reaction in which nuclei combine to form more massive nuclei with the concomitant release of energy

   Etymology: 1555, from fusion, from fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (see also found#Etymology 3).

3. fusion(Noun)

   a style of music that blends disparate genres; especially types of jazz

   Etymology: 1555, from fusion, from fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (see also found#Etymology 3).

4. fusion(Noun)

   A style of cooking that combines ingredients and techniques from different countries or cultures

   Etymology: 1555, from fusion, from fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (see also found#Etymology 3).

5. fusion(Noun)

   The act of melting or liquifying something by heating it

   Etymology: 1555, from fusion, from fusionem (the accusative of fusio), from fusus, past participle of fundere (see also found#Etymology 3).

Webster Dictionary(3.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. Fusion(verb)

   the act or operation of melting or rendering fluid by heat; the act of melting together; as, the fusion of metals

   Etymology: [L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison.]

2. Fusion(verb)

   the state of being melted or dissolved by heat; a state of fluidity or flowing in consequence of heat; as, metals in fusion

   Etymology: [L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison.]

3. Fusion(verb)

   the union or blending together of things, as, melted together

   Etymology: [L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison.]

4. Fusion(verb)

   the union, or binding together, of adjacent parts or tissues

   Etymology: [L. fusio, fr. fundere, fusum to pour, melt: cf. F. fusion. See Fuse, v. t., aud cf, Foison.]

Freebase(4.00 / 5 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Fusion

   A fusion genre is music that combines two or more styles. For example, rock and roll originally developed as a fusion of blues, gospel and country music. The main characteristics of fusion genres are variations in tempo, rhythm, and is sometimes the use of long musical "journeys" that can be divided into smaller parts, each with their own dynamics, style and tempo. "Fusion" used alone often refers to jazz fusion. Artists who work in fusion genres are often difficult to categorize within non-fusion styles, primarily because most genres evolved out of other genres.These artists generally consider themselves part of both genres. For example, a musician that plays predominantly blues influenced by rock is often labelled a blues-rock musician, such as Stevie Ray Vaughan and Double Trouble. Vaughan, a Texas blues guitarist, used rock and blues together. Ray Charles, who recorded gospel and jazz-influenced blues, created what would become known as soul music. By fusing the two genres, Charles pioneered the style of country soul, most famously on his landmark album Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music, and influenced similar efforts by Candi Staton and Solomon Burke. Another example of fusion music can be heard in the Middle Eastern-influenced Franco-Arabic music as personified by Aldo. Franco-Arabic music uses a blend of Arabic and many western styles, from rock to pop, and from Euro styles to folk music. Jie Ma blends traditional Chinese instruments and Western and jazz compositions.

Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. fusion

   In intelligence usage, the process of examining all sources of intelligence and information to derive a complete assessment of activity.

British National Corpus

1. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'fusion' in Nouns Frequency: #2665

How to pronounce fusion?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of fusion in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of fusion in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of fusion in a Sentence

1. Thursday Browder:

   Natalia engaged Glenn Simpson and Fusion GPS in order to run an anti-Magnitsky Act smear campaign in Washington D.C. which was funded by sources connected to the Russian government.

2. Christopher Bogdan:

   We want to fix this so it is inherent in the airplane. We have always said that fusion was going to be tough. We are going to work through this.

3. Joe Cirincione:

   Because it is, in fact, hydrogen, they could claim it is a hydrogen bomb, but it is not a true fusion bomb capable of the massive multi-megaton yields these bombs produce.

4. Bradley Tusk:

   While Mike Bloomberg isn't a likely candidate, a weak incumbent and a highly politicized, polarized opposition certainly opens the path for an independent centrist to actually reflect the views of most voters and win their support, that could be a combination of current moderate Republicans and Democrats, maybe even as a fusion ticket.

5. Chuck Grassley:

   It is particularly disturbing that Mr. Akhmetshin and Fusion GPS were working together on this pro-Russia lobbying effort in 2016 in light of Mr. Akhmetshin’s history and reputation.

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