aggregation

[ag-ri-gey-shuhn]

noun

1. a group or mass of distinct or varied things, persons, etc..

   an aggregation of complainants.

2. collection into an unorganized whole.

3. the state of being so collected.

4. Biology, Ecology.,  a group of organisms of the same or different species living closely together but less integrated than a society.

Other Word Forms

• aggregational adjective
• reaggregation noun
• subaggregation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of aggregation¹

First recorded in 1540–50; from Medieval Latin aggregātiōn-, stem of aggregātiō “a flocking together, gathering”; aggregate, -ion

Example Sentences

These results indicate that arginine's benefits may involve not only preventing aggregation but also providing broader neuroprotective and anti-inflammatory effects.

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"Regarding the nanobodies themselves, it is also necessary to evaluate their stability, confirm their proper folding, and ensure the absence of aggregation," says Rondard.

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Boeing’s third-quarter results represented a “cautious recovery” with improving operational performance, according to summaries of his call available on ratings aggregation sites.

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This mechanism reduces harmful protein aggregation and thus slows down cell aging.

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Dr Elizabeth Duncan, professor of Zoology at the University of Leeds explains why ladybirds appear in swarms at this time of year, which are known as aggregations.

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