'coagulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coagulatus,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'agere' meant 'to drive or lead.'

'coagulatus' transformed into the Old French word 'coaguler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coagulate' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to drive together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to thicken or clot.'