conglomeratic
|con-glo-mer-at-ic|
/kənˌɡlɒməˈrætɪk/
rock resembling conglomerate
Etymology
'conglomeratic' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'conglomeratus,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'glomerare' meant 'to form into a ball.'
'conglomeratus' transformed into the English word 'conglomerate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'conglomeratic.'
Initially, it meant 'to form into a ball or mass,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to a conglomerate rock formation.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resembling a conglomerate, especially in geology, where it refers to a rock composed of rounded fragments cemented together.
The conglomeratic rock formations were studied for their unique composition.
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Last updated: 2025/06/10 16:27
