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conglomerates

con·glom·er·ate
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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 conglomerates word

  • noun conglomerates anything composed of heterogeneous materials or elements. 1
  • noun conglomerates a corporation consisting of a number of subsidiary companies or divisions in a variety of unrelated industries, usually as a result of merger or acquisition. 1
  • noun conglomerates Geology. a rock consisting of pebbles or the like embedded in a finer cementing material; consolidated gravel. 1
  • adjective conglomerates gathered into a rounded mass; consisting of parts so gathered; clustered. 1
  • adjective conglomerates consisting of heterogeneous parts or elements. 1
  • adjective conglomerates of or relating to a corporate conglomerate. 1
See all 13 definitions of conglomerates

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Origin of conglomerates

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 Conglomerates

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

conglomerates 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.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

conglomerates usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for conglomerates

noun conglomerates

  • companies — Plural form of company.
  • businesses — an occupation, profession, or trade: His business is poultry farming.
  • cartels — Plural form of cartel.
  • chains — Plural form of chain.
  • agglomerates — Third-person singular simple present indicative form of agglomerate.

adjective conglomerates

verb conglomerates

All 11 Synonyms of conglomerates

Antonyms for conglomerates

adjective conglomerates

  • likes — Digital Technology. (sometimes initial capital letter) noting or pertaining to a feature used to like specific website content: a Like button; like boxes.
  • singles — only one in number; one only; unique; sole: a single example.
All 2 Antonyms of conglomerates

Top questions with conglomerates

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