aggregate
noun
Meaning
A mass, assemblage, or sum of particulars; something consisting of elements but considered as a whole.
A mass formed by the union of homogeneous particles; – in distinction from a compound, formed by the union of heterogeneous particles.
A set (collection of objects).
The full chromatic scale of twelve equal tempered pitches.
The total score in a set of games between teams or competitors, usually the combination of the home and away scores
(roofing) Crushed stone, crushed slag or water-worn gravel used for surfacing a built-up roof system.
Solid particles of low aspect ratio added to a composite material, as distinguished from the matrix and any fibers or reinforcements, especially the gravel and sand added to concrete.
Any of the five attributes that constitute the sentient being.
Synonyms
verb
Meaning
To bring together; to collect into a mass or sum.
"The aggregated soil."
To add or unite (e.g. a person), to an association.
To amount in the aggregate to.
"There are ten loads, aggregating five hundred bushels."
adjective
Meaning
Formed by a collection of particulars into a whole mass or sum; collective; combined; added up.
Consisting or formed of smaller objects or parts.
Formed into clusters or groups of lobules.
"aggregate glands"
Composed of several florets within a common involucre, as in the daisy; or of several carpels formed from one flower, as in the raspberry.
Having the several component parts adherent to each other only to such a degree as to be separable by mechanical means.
United into a common organized mass; said of certain compound animals.