anti-aggregating
|an-ti-ag-gre-gat-ing|
/ˌæntiˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
(anti-aggregate)
preventing clumping or aggregation
Etymology
'anti-aggregating' originates from English, specifically the prefix 'anti-' meaning 'against' and the root 'aggregate' meaning 'to collect or gather together.'
'anti-aggregating' formed in modern English by combining 'anti-' and 'aggregating,' following the pattern of scientific and medical terminology.
Initially, it meant 'against aggregation,' and this meaning has remained consistent in scientific and medical contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
preventing or inhibiting aggregation, especially the clumping together of particles or cells.
The drug has anti-aggregating properties that help prevent blood clots.
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Last updated: 2025/08/03 15:34