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aggregatively

|ag-greg-a-tive-ly|

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/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡə.tɪv.li/

(aggregate)

combined whole

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Etymology
Etymology Information

'aggregate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'gregare' meant 'to gather.'

Historical Evolution

'aggregare' transformed into the French word 'agrégat,' and eventually became the modern English word 'aggregate' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to gather into a flock or group,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to collect or gather into a whole.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that involves the collection or gathering of parts into a whole.

The data was analyzed aggregatively to provide a comprehensive overview.

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Last updated: 2025/05/30 23:21