aggregata
|ag-greg-a-ta|
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/ˌæɡrɪˈɡeɪtə/
(aggregate)
combined whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggregata' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'gregare' meant 'to flock or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'aggregatus' transformed into the modern English word 'aggregate,' and eventually became the term 'aggregata' in scientific contexts.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather or flock together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a group of similar organisms.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a term used in biology to refer to a group of organisms that are closely related or similar in form.
The species within the aggregata are difficult to distinguish.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 20:36