Aggregate
/ˈæɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪt/noun
To collect or gather together into a whole.
Did you know?In ancient Rome, the act of aggregation was often linked to rituals of unity and power, symbolizing the gathering of strength and influence.
Etymological Timeline
Late Latin
Latin
aggregare
“to add to, collect together”
14th Century
Middle English
aggregat
“a collection or mass of things”
15th Century
Latin
aggregatus
“to bring together, to add up”
Modern English
English
aggregate
“to form a whole by gathering items or individuals together”
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