grouping
|group/ing|
B2
/ˈɡruːpɪŋ/
(group)
collection of entities
Etymology
Etymology Information
'group' originates from French, specifically the word 'groupe,' where 'groupe' meant 'cluster or assembly.'
Historical Evolution
'groupe' transformed into the English word 'group' in the 17th century, and eventually became the modern English word 'grouping.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a cluster or assembly,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a collection of people or things considered together.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a collection of people or things that are considered together as a unit.
The grouping of students was based on their interests.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45