agglomeratic
|ag-glom-er-at-ic|
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/əˌɡlɒməˈrætɪk/
(agglomerate)
mass or cluster
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglomeratic' 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 or mass,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling an agglomerate; formed by the collection of particles into a mass.
The agglomeratic texture of the rock indicated a volcanic origin.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 05:06
