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Commingled Meaning in English

word · lemma: commingle

kɑˈmɪŋɡəɫd/, /koʊˈmɪŋɡəɫd
kuh-MING-guhld or koh-MING-guhld
kəˈmɪŋɡld
kuh-MING-guhld

Definition

Mixed or combined together, especially referring to different things being blended or put in the same group.

Usage & Nuances

Formal or technical word, often seen in legal, environmental, or scientific contexts. Used for physical mixing (like waste or substances) or abstract things (like finances). Less common in everyday speech; 'mixed' or 'combined' are more usual.

Example Sentences

The chemicals were commingled in the container.

basic

Their funds were commingled during the project.

basic

Trash was commingled for recycling.

basic

When the two families moved in together, their belongings naturally commingled.

natural

It's a problem when recyclable and regular waste get commingled.

natural

After hours in the rain, my socks were so wet they felt like they had commingled with my shoes.

natural