Aggregate — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈa-gri-gət/ (adjective) /ˈa-gri-ˌgāt/ (verb) ag·gre·gate

Meaning & Definition of Aggregate

Aggregate (adjective)

  1. formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount, collective
  2. clustered in a dense mass or head
  3. formed from several separate ovaries of a single flower

Aggregate (verb)

  1. to collect or gather into a mass or whole
  2. to amount to (a whole sum or total), total

Aggregate (noun)

  1. a mass or body of units or parts somewhat loosely associated with one another
  2. the whole sum or amount, sum total
  3. a rock composed of mineral crystals of one or more kinds or of mineral rock fragments, an aggregate rock

Aggregate (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a complete amount of something

    "numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum"

    similar: full, sum, sum total, summation, total, totality, whole, grand total, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang
    related: gross, completeness, comprehensiveness, cumulativeness, entirety, bulk, lion's share, mass, enchilada, schmear
    near: net

Aggregate (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to have a total of

    "over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books"

    similar: add up (to), amount (to), come (to), count (up to), number, sum (to or into), total, clock in at
    related: average, equal, measure, reach, compose, comprise, constitute, make up

Aggregate (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in full, complete

    similar: collective, complete, full, plenary, all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge, broadscale, comprehensive, extensive, inclusionary, overarching, pervasive, sweeping, ubiquitous, wholesale, wide, widespread, planetary, worldwide, across-the-board, blanket, broad-brush, common, general, generic, global, overall, universal
    opposite: individual, particular, component, constituent, cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial, local, localized, regional, sectional

Related Entry: In the aggregate (phrase)

In the aggregate is a different word from Aggregate. The synonyms below are for in the aggregate, not for aggregate.

  1. with everyone or everything taken into account at the same time

    "Standardized test scores have, in the aggregate, improved throughout the school district."

    similar: all around, all told, altogether, collectedly, collectively, inclusively, overall, together, across the board, all in all, on the whole
    related: broadly, generally, liberally, loosely, macroscopically, all over, completely, comprehensively, encyclopedically, entirely, exhaustively, fully, sweepingly, thoroughly, totally, wholly
    near: detailedly, microscopically, minutely, literally, narrowly, restrictedly, strictly, alone, categorically, distinctly, exclusively, fractionally, individually, separately, singly, singularly, solely, solitarily, specifically

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Aggregate

The most common words with a similar meaning to Aggregate:

full, sum, sum total, summation, total, totality, whole, grand total, the whole bit, the whole kit and caboodle, the whole nine yards, the whole shebang, add up (to), amount (to), come (to), count (up to), number, sum (to or into), clock in at, collective, complete, plenary, all-embracing, broad, broad-gauge, broadscale, comprehensive, extensive, inclusionary, overarching, pervasive, sweeping, ubiquitous, wholesale, wide, widespread, planetary, worldwide, across-the-board, blanket

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Aggregate

Words with the opposite meaning of Aggregate:

individual, particular, component, constituent, cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary, partial, local, localized, regional, sectional

Related Words for Aggregate

gross, completeness, comprehensiveness, cumulativeness, entirety, bulk, lion's share, mass, enchilada, schmear, average, equal, measure, reach, compose, comprise, constitute, make up

Near Antonyms of Aggregate

net

Word Forms of Aggregate

Inflections: aggregated, aggregating

Derived words: aggregately (adverb), aggregateness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Aggregate

Middle English aggregat, borrowed from Latin aggregātus, past participle of aggregāre "to cause to flock together, join, include, lump together," from ad- ad- + -gregāre, verbal derivative of greg-, grex "flock, herd, group" gregarious

First known use: 15th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Aggregate

Words & Phrases Containing Aggregate

in the aggregate, monetary aggregate, on aggregate

Frequently Asked Questions about Aggregate

What does "Aggregate" mean?

"Aggregate" means formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount, collective. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: formed by the collection of units or particles into a body, mass, or amount, collective. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Aggregate"?

Other words for "Aggregate" include full, sum, sum total, summation, total, totality, whole and grand total. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Aggregate" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Aggregate"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Aggregate". Common alternatives include full, sum, sum total, summation, total, totality, whole, grand total, the whole bit and the whole kit and caboodle.

What is the opposite of "Aggregate"?

Antonyms of "Aggregate" include individual, particular, component, constituent, cross-sectional, divisional, fragmentary and partial. Near antonyms include net.

How do you use "Aggregate" in a sentence?

Examples of "Aggregate" in a sentence: "numerous episodes of pilferage, taken in the aggregate, can really add up to a significant sum"; "over time, her petty thefts aggregated a significant shortfall in the company's books".

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

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

Is "Aggregate" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C2-level word, "Aggregate" is typical of Cambridge C2 Proficiency (CPE), IELTS band 8.5–9.0, TOEFL iBT 114–120, PTE Academic 85–90. It is on the Academic Word List, so it appears often in IELTS Academic, TOEFL iBT, PTE Academic, and university texts. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Aggregate"?

"Aggregate" is pronounced /ˈa-gri-gət/ as an adjective and /ˈa-gri-ˌgāt/ as a verb and divided into syllables as ag·gre·gate.