non-aggregating
|non-ag-gre-gat-ing|
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/nɒn-ˈæɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
(aggregate)
combined whole
Etymology
Etymology Information
'non-aggregating' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'aggregare,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'gregare' meant 'to flock or gather.'
Historical Evolution
'aggregare' transformed into the English word 'aggregate,' and eventually became the modern English word 'non-aggregating' by adding the prefix 'non-' to indicate the opposite.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to gather or collect,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not forming a collection or group.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not forming or tending to form a collection or group.
The non-aggregating particles remained dispersed in the solution.
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Last updated: 2025/07/14 11:38