aggregates
|ag-gre-gates|
B2
/ˈæɡrɪɡəts/
(aggregate)
combined whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggregate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregatus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'gregare' meant 'to flock or assemble.'
Historical Evolution
'aggregatus' transformed into the French word 'agrégat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggregate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to flock together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to collect or gather into a whole.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a whole formed by combining several elements.
The concrete is made from aggregates like sand and gravel.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 21:52