aggregatory
|ag-gre-ga-to-ry|
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/ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtəri/
(aggregate)
combined whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aggregatory' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' 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 or collect,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or causing aggregation; tending to form a collection or group.
The aggregatory behavior of the cells was observed under the microscope.
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Last updated: 2025/05/30 23:51