amassment
|a-mass-ment|
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/əˈmæs.mənt/
(amass)
gather together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'amassment' originates from the verb 'amass', which comes from the Old French word 'amasser', meaning 'to gather'.
Historical Evolution
'amasser' transformed into the Middle English word 'amassen', and eventually became the modern English word 'amass'.
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
Noun 1
the act of gathering or accumulating a large amount of something.
The amassment of wealth was his primary goal.
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Last updated: 2025/07/08 15:06