groupwise

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Definitions of groupwise word

noun groupwise any collection or assemblage of persons or things; cluster; aggregation: a group of protesters; a remarkable group of paintings. 1
noun groupwise a number of persons or things ranged or considered together as being related in some way. 1
noun groupwise Also called radical. Chemistry. two or more atoms specifically arranged, as the hydroxyl group, –OH. Compare free radical. 1
noun groupwise Linguistics. (in the classification of related languages within a family) a category of a lower order than a subbranch and of a higher order than a subgroup: the Low German group of West Germanic languages. any grouping of languages, whether it is made on the basis of geography, genetic relationship, or something else. 1
noun groupwise Geology. a division of stratified rocks comprising two or more formations. 1
noun groupwise Military. Army. a flexible administrative and tactical unit consisting of two or more battalions and a headquarters. Air Force. an administrative and operational unit subordinate to a wing, usually composed of two or more squadrons. 1

before 1665

One of the 47% oldest English words

1665-75; < French groupe < Italian gruppo ≪ Germanic

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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