conglomeration

/kənˌɡlɑːmərˈeɪʃən/ /kənˌɡlɒmərˈeɪʃən/

Meanings

noun

That which consists of many previously separate parts.

Examples :

"The school's student body was a large conglomeration of students from different backgrounds. "

noun

An instance of conglomerating, a coming together of separate parts.

Examples :

"The city's art museum is a conglomeration of paintings, sculptures, and photographs from different eras and cultures. "

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Related Words

students noun

/ˈstjuːdn̩ts/ /ˈstudn̩ts/

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

"He is a student of life."

separate noun

/ˈsɛpəɹət/ /ˈsɛpəɹeɪt/

(usually in the plural) Anything that is sold by itself, especially an article of clothing.

"The store had many different dress separates for sale. "

different noun

/ˈdɪf.(ə)ɹ.ənt/

The different ideal.

"My family has a different ideal for my future than I do. "

paintings noun

/ˈpeɪntɪŋz/

An illustration or artwork done with the use of paint.

"The Mona Lisa is one of the most famous paintings."

consists verb

/kənˈsɪsts/

To be.

"Our lunch consists of a sandwich, an apple, and a drink. "

instance noun

/ˈɪnstəns/

Urgency of manner or words; an urgent request; insistence.

"My mother's instance that I finish my homework before dinner was quite strong. "

backgrounds noun

/ˈbækˌɡraʊndz/

One's social heritage, or previous life; what one did in the past.

"The lawyer had a background in computer science."

photographs noun

/ˈfəʊ.tə.ˌɡɹɑːfs/ /ˈfoʊ.tə.ˌɡɹæfs/

A picture created by projecting an image onto a photosensitive surface such as a chemically treated plate or film, CCD receptor, etc.

"My grandmother keeps old photographs in a shoebox. "

together adjective

/təˈɡɛð.ə(ɹ)/ /təˈɡɛðɚ/

Coherent; well organized.

"The teacher's lesson plan was together, covering all the key concepts logically. "

conglomerating verb

/kənˈɡlɑmərˌeɪtɪŋ/ /kənˈɡlɒmərˌeɪtɪŋ/

To combine together into a larger mass.

"The snow was conglomerating into large, icy clumps on the sidewalk. "

previously adverb

/ˈpɹiːvi.əsli/ /ˈpɹivi.əsli/

(with present-tense constructions) First; beforehand, in advance.

"Previously, I had planned to study for the math test on Saturday. "

sculptures noun

/ˈskʌlptʃərz/ /ˈskʌlptʃɚz/

A three dimensional work of art created by shaping malleable objects and letting them harden or by chipping away pieces from a rock (sculpting).

"The museum displayed beautiful sculptures made of marble and bronze. "