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aggregate

ag·gre·gate

aggregate

 
 
parts of speech:
noun, adjective, transitive verb, intransitive verb
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part of speech: noun
pronunciation: ae gr giht
definition: a sum, combination, or composite of separable elements.
The aggregate of her life experiences lent her considerable wisdom.Concrete is an aggregate composed of mineral elements mixed with cement.
synonyms:
amount, combination, composite, compound, sum, sum total, total, totality
antonyms:
constituent
similar words:
aggregation, all, complement, concrete, entirety, gross, summation, whole
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part of speech: adjective
pronunciation: ae gr giht
definition 1: added up, combined, or considered as a whole.
The couple's aggregate wages are just barely enough to keep the family afloat.
synonyms:
added up, combined, complete, entire, total, whole
antonyms:
individual
similar words:
all, grouped, joined, united
definition 2: formed in a dense cluster or mass.
The raspberry is an aggregate fruit.
synonyms:
agglomerated, clustered, massed
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part of speech: transitive verb
pronunciation: ae gr geIt
inflections: aggregates, aggregating, aggregated
definition 1: to collect in one mass or sum.
The museum aggregated numerous works of the artist that had previously been in the hands of private collectors.If we aggregate our funds, we'll have enough capital to start the business.
synonyms:
accumulate, amass, assemble, collect, compile, garner, group
similar words:
compose, gather, lump together, mass, sum, unite
definition 2: to add up to.
Her debts aggregated thousands of dollars.
synonyms:
add up to, sum up to, total
similar words:
equal, number
 
part of speech: intransitive verb
pronunciation: ae gr geIt
definition: to combine or unite into a mass or whole.
Several different minerals aggregate to make up what we call granite.
synonyms:
agglomerate, amass, combine, swarm, unite
similar words:
collect, crowd, gather, group
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derivations: aggregative (adj.), aggregately (adv.)
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