agglutinability
|ag-glu-tin-a-bil-i-ty|
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/əˌɡluːtɪnəˈbɪləti/
(agglutinate)
ability to clump
Etymology
Etymology Information
'agglutinability' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'agglutinare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'glutinare' meant 'to glue.'
Historical Evolution
'agglutinare' transformed into the French word 'agglutiner,' and eventually became the modern English word 'agglutinate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to glue or stick together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the ability to cause clumping.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the ability of a substance to cause agglutination, or the clumping together of particles.
The agglutinability of the blood sample was tested in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 06:36