aggregate
UK: /ˈæɡrɪɡət/ | US: /ˈæɡrɪɡət/
n. a whole formed by combining several separate elements
vt. to collect or combine into a single group or total
adj. formed by the collection of units or particles into a whole
The word "aggregate" originates from Latin "aggregatus," the past participle of "aggregare," meaning "to add to a flock." The root "greg" (from "grex") refers to a group or herd, reflecting the idea of gathering or combining. The prefix "ag-" (a variant of "ad-") implies direction or addition, while "-ate" marks it as a verb. Over time, the term evolved to describe any collection or combination of elements into a unified whole, retaining its core logic of "bringing together."
The aggregate score of the team was higher than any individual performance.
Scientists aggregated data from multiple studies to draw conclusions.
The aggregate amount of rainfall this year broke previous records.
The report provides an aggregate view of market trends.
Sand is an aggregate of tiny rock particles.