adj., n., & v.
--adj.
1. gathered into a rounded mass.
2 Geol. (of rock) made up of small stones held together (cf. agglomerate).
--n.
1. a number of things or parts forming a heterogeneous mass.
2 a group or corporation formed by the merging of separate and diverse firms.
3 Geol. conglomerate rock.
--v.tr. & intr. collect into a coherent mass.
Derivatives:
conglomeration n.
Etymology: L conglomeratus past part. of conglomerare (as com-, glomerare f. glomus -eris ball)