Agglomerate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective noun /ə-ˈglä-mə-ˌrāt/ (verb) /ə-ˈglä-mə-rət/ (adjective) ag·glom·er·ate

Meaning & Definition of Agglomerate

Agglomerate (verb)

  1. to gather into a ball, mass, or cluster

Agglomerate (adjective)

  1. gathered into a ball, mass, or cluster; specifically, clustered or growing together but not coherent

Agglomerate (noun)

  1. a rock composed of volcanic fragments of various sizes and degrees of angularity
  2. a jumbled mass or collection, agglomeration

Agglomerate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. an unorganized collection or mixture of various things

    "the Holy Roman Empire was an ever-varying agglomerate of central European states that managed to survive for 1,000 years"

    similar: agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt, farrago, gallimaufry, grab bag, gumbo, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jambalaya, jumble, jungle, litter, macédoine, medley, mélange, menagerie, miscellanea, miscellany, mishmash, mixed bag, montage, motley, muddle, olio, olla podrida, omnium-gatherum, pastiche, patchwork, patchwork quilt, potpourri, ragbag, ragout, rummage, salad, salmagundi, scramble, shuffle, smorgasbord, stew, tumble, variety, welter
    related: detritus, notions, oddments, odds and ends, sundries, accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomerate, conglomeration, catchall, admixture, alloy, amalgam, blend, combination, commixture, composite, compound, fusion, intermixture, mix-up, bollix, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, disorder, dog's breakfast (chiefly British), mess, morass, shambles, imbroglio, knot, snarl, tangle

Agglomerate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to form into a round compact mass

    "breakfast cereal consisting of agglomerated clusters of wheat, rice, and nuts stays crunchy in milk"

    similar: ball, roll, round, wad
    related: bunch, clump, lump, bead, pearl, pellet, pelletize, sphere
    opposite: unroll
    near: flatten, open, smooth, spread, unfold

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Agglomerate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Agglomerate:

agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt, farrago, gallimaufry, grab bag, gumbo, hash, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jambalaya, jumble, jungle, litter, macédoine, medley, mélange, menagerie, miscellanea, miscellany, mishmash, mixed bag, montage, motley, muddle, olio, olla podrida, omnium-gatherum, pastiche, patchwork, patchwork quilt, potpourri, ragbag, ragout, rummage, salad

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Agglomerate

Words with the opposite meaning of Agglomerate:

unroll

Related Words for Agglomerate

detritus, notions, oddments, odds and ends, sundries, accumulation, aggregate, aggregation, conglomerate, conglomeration, catchall, admixture, alloy, amalgam, blend, combination, commixture, composite, compound, fusion, intermixture, mix-up, bollix, chaos, confusion, disarrangement, disarray, disorder, dog's breakfast, mess

Near Antonyms of Agglomerate

flatten, open, smooth, spread, unfold

Word Forms of Agglomerate

Inflections: agglomerated, agglomerating

Origin & Etymology of Agglomerate

borrowed from Latin agglomerātus, past participle of agglomerāre "to heap up, mass together, join forces," from ad- ad- + glomerāre "to form into a ball, collect into a mass," verbal derivative of glomer-, glomus "ball-shaped mass" clam:1

First known use: 1632

Frequently Asked Questions about Agglomerate

What does "Agglomerate" mean?

"Agglomerate" means to gather into a ball, mass, or cluster. As an a verb, an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: to gather into a ball, mass, or cluster. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Agglomerate"?

Other words for "Agglomerate" include agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt and farrago. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Agglomerate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Agglomerate"?

There are 96 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Agglomerate". Common alternatives include agglomeration, alphabet soup, assortment, botch, clutter, collage, crazy quilt, farrago, gallimaufry and grab bag.

What is the opposite of "Agglomerate"?

Antonyms of "Agglomerate" include unroll. Near antonyms include flatten, open, smooth and spread.

How do you use "Agglomerate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Agglomerate" in a sentence: "the Holy Roman Empire was an ever-varying agglomerate of central European states that managed to survive for 1,000 years"; "breakfast cereal consisting of agglomerated clusters of wheat, rice, and nuts stays crunchy in milk".

Is "Agglomerate" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Agglomerate" can be used as a verb, an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Agglomerate"?

"Agglomerate" is pronounced /ə-ˈglä-mə-ˌrāt/ as a verb and /ə-ˈglä-mə-rət/ as an adjective and divided into syllables as ag·glom·er·ate.

What is the origin of the word "Agglomerate"?

"Agglomerate" comes from borrowed from Latin agglomerātus, past participle of agglomerāre "to heap up, mass together, join forces," from ad- ad- + glomerāre "to form into a ball, collect into a mass," verbal derivative of glomer-, glomus "ball-shaped mass" clam:1. First known use: 1632.