CONGLOMERATE


Meaning of CONGLOMERATE in English

n.

Pronunciation: k ə n- ' gläm-r ə t, - ' glä-m ə -

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare to roll together, from com- + glomerare to wind into a ball, from glomer-, glomus ball ― more at CLAM

Date: 1572

: made up of parts from various sources or of various kinds

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