Etymology of the English word agglomerate
the English word
agglomeratederived from the Medieval Latin word
agglomeratioderived from the Latin word
agglomerare (gather into a body, mass together, join forces)
derived from the Latin word
glomerare (collect, amass, assemble)
derived from the Classical Latin word
glomus (ball-shaped mass; ball made by winding, ball of thread)
Date
The earliest known usage of agglomerate in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
agglomeration,
agglomerated,
agglomeratingUsage
Word found in Modern English
