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conglomerate

con·glom·er·ate
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    • UK Pronunciation
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    • [noun, adjective kuh n-glom-er-it, kuh ng-; verb kuh n-glom-uh-reyt, kuh ng-]
    • /noun, adjective kənˈglɒm ər ɪt, kəŋ-; verb kənˈglɒm əˌreɪt, kəŋ-/
    • /kənˈɡlɒm.ər.ət/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [noun, adjective kuh n-glom-er-it, kuh ng-; verb kuh n-glom-uh-reyt, kuh ng-]
    • /noun, adjective kənˈglɒm ər ɪt, kəŋ-; verb kənˈglɒm əˌreɪt, kəŋ-/

Definitions of conglomerate word

  • countable noun conglomerate A conglomerate is a large business firm consisting of several different companies. 3
  • noun conglomerate a thing composed of heterogeneous elements; mass 3
  • noun conglomerate any coarse-grained sedimentary rock consisting of rounded fragments of rock embedded in a finer matrix 3
  • noun conglomerate a large corporation consisting of a group of companies dealing in widely diversified goods, services, etc 3
  • verb conglomerate to form into a cluster or mass 3
  • adjective conglomerate made up of heterogeneous elements; massed 3
See all 38 definitions of conglomerate

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Origin of conglomerate

First appearance:

before 1565
One of the 32% oldest English words
1565-75; < Latin conglomerātus (past participle of conglomerāre), equivalent to con- con- + glomer- (stem of glomus) ball of yarn + -ātus -ate1

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Parts of speech for Conglomerate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Conglomerate

conglomerate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
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Synonyms for conglomerate

adj conglomerate

  • varied — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
  • assorted — A group of assorted things is a group of similar things that are of different sizes or colours or have different qualities.
  • motley — exhibiting great diversity of elements: a motley crowd. Synonyms: heterogenous, varied, diverse, mixed, assorted, sundry; incongruous, disparate, diversified, dissimilar, divergent. Antonyms: homogeneous, uniform, identical; similar, like.
  • variegated — varied in appearance or color; marked with patches or spots of different colors.
  • mixed — put together or formed by mixing.

noun conglomerate

  • cartel — A cartel is an association of similar companies or businesses that have grouped together in order to prevent competition and to control prices.
  • group — any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings.
  • chain — A chain consists of metal rings connected together in a line.
  • syndicate — a group of individuals or organizations combined or making a joint effort to undertake some specific duty or carry out specific transactions or negotiations: The local furniture store is individually owned, but is part of a buying syndicate.
  • agglomeration — An agglomeration of things is a lot of different things gathered together, often in no particular order or arrangement.

adjective conglomerate

  • composite — A composite object or item is made up of several different things, parts, or substances.

verb conglomerate

  • concentrate — If you concentrate on something, or concentrate your mind on it, you give all your attention to it.
  • line up — a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface: a line down the middle of the page.
  • interface — a surface regarded as the common boundary of two bodies, spaces, or phases.
  • focalize — Focus (something), in particular.
  • merge — to cause to combine or coalesce; unite.
All 49 Synonyms of conglomerate

Antonyms for conglomerate

adj conglomerate

  • like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
  • similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
  • individual — a single human being, as distinguished from a group.
  • same — identical with what is about to be or has just been mentioned: This street is the same one we were on yesterday.
  • unvaried — characterized by or exhibiting variety; various; diverse; diversified: varied backgrounds.
All 7 Antonyms of conglomerate

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Related words

  • basal conglomerate

    a conglomerate deposited on an erosion surface and constituting the bottom layer of a stratigraphic series.

  • agglomeration

    An agglomeration of things is a lot of different things gathered together, often in no particular order or arrangement.

  • angst

    Angst is a feeling of anxiety and worry.

  • bejesus

    an exclamation of surprise, emphasis, etc, regarded as a characteristic utterance of Irish people

  • chaebol

    a large, usually family-owned, business group in South Korea

  • dismember

    to deprive of limbs; divide limb from limb: The ogre dismembered his victims before he ate them.
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