aggerate
|ag-ge-rate|
C2
/ˈæɡəˌreɪt/
to heap up
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggerare,' where 'agger' meant 'heap' or 'pile.'
Historical Evolution
'aggerare' transformed into the English word 'aggerate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to heap or pile up,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to heap up or pile together.
The workers aggerated the stones to form a barrier.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 01:51