Amalgam

amalgam ( n.)
Flag by localhazard
Other forms	Amalgamation (n.)
Applies to	sourced headmates
Coiner	localhazard

An amalgam is a type of headmate that has a source but has a different relationship with it than an introject. Instead of directly coming from the source, the majority of amalgams already existed, before picking up traits of a source and taking it up as part of their identity.

Amalgams may begin their lives as introjects, before gaining an additional source and becoming one alongside being an introject.

Amalgamation

Amalgamation is the process of becoming an amalgam. It may be sudden or gradual, and may or may not be a choice (if so, the amalgam may also identify as intentive).

Amalgamation may also be the result of fusion, depending on how the fused identifies.

Related Terms

• Composite may be considered synonymous, or an alternative label.
• Introject
• Semi-Fictive, Semi-Factive
• If the amalgam didn't start out as a sourced headmate, they may be considered a pre-fictive or pre-factive
• Amalgamation may happen due to or alongside canonbonding