aggregant
|ag-greg-ant|
C1
/ˈæɡrɪɡənt/
(aggregate)
combined whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggregant' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'gregare' meant 'to flock or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'aggregare' transformed into the French word 'agrégant,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggregant' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather or flock together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to form aggregation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
tending to form or cause aggregation.
The aggregant properties of the substance were studied in the lab.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 20:21
