agglomerates
|ag-glom-er-ates|
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/əˈɡlɑː.məˌreɪts/
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/əˈɡlɒm.əˌreɪts/
(agglomerate)
mass or cluster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglomerate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglomerare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'glomerare' meant 'to form into a ball.'
Historical Evolution
'agglomerare' transformed into the French word 'agglomérer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglomerate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to form into a ball,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to collect or form into a mass or group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mass or collection of things; an assemblage.
The city is an agglomerate of different cultures and traditions.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 04:51