Agglomeration
noun
A big cluster of things brought together, clearly noticeable as a mass.
The agglomeration of skyscrapers in the city was quite a sight.
Often appears as...
- urban agglomeration
- problem of agglomeration
noun
An administrative division or unit formed by merging several towns or cities.
The greater agglomeration of Paris includes several smaller towns with the city.
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Academic
noun
A process that involves sticking or clumping together, usually for particles.
The formation of planets involves an agglomeration of cosmic particles over a long time.
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Technical
noun
A big cluster of things brought together, clearly noticeable as a mass.
The agglomeration of skyscrapers in the city was quite a sight.
Often appears as...
- urban agglomeration
- problem of agglomeration
noun
An administrative division or unit formed by merging several towns or cities.
The greater agglomeration of Paris includes several smaller towns with the city.
Usage tips
Academic
noun
A process that involves sticking or clumping together, usually for particles.
The formation of planets involves an agglomeration of cosmic particles over a long time.
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'agglomeration' to describe a visually striking collection that stands out in the environment.
The festival featured an agglomeration of colorful tents and stages.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
The items in an agglomeration are physically close, forming a noticeable group.
We stumbled upon an agglomeration of antique shops on the narrow street.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Organized
'Agglomeration' doesn't imply organization; the things might be haphazardly grouped.
A cluttered desk may display an agglomeration of papers and books.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'agglomeration' to describe a visually striking collection that stands out in the environment.
The festival featured an agglomeration of colorful tents and stages.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
The items in an agglomeration are physically close, forming a noticeable group.
We stumbled upon an agglomeration of antique shops on the narrow street.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Organized
'Agglomeration' doesn't imply organization; the things might be haphazardly grouped.
A cluttered desk may display an agglomeration of papers and books.
Pro Tip 1/3Visual Impact
Use 'agglomeration' to describe a visually striking collection that stands out in the environment.
The festival featured an agglomeration of colorful tents and stages.
Pro Tip 2/3Physical Proximity
The items in an agglomeration are physically close, forming a noticeable group.
We stumbled upon an agglomeration of antique shops on the narrow street.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Organized
'Agglomeration' doesn't imply organization; the things might be haphazardly grouped.
A cluttered desk may display an agglomeration of papers and books.
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Video examples
Buggin' Out PIPE Duck...
they have nerve tissue agglomerations in each body segment providing basic nervous functions responsible for reflexes so basically you could rip them apart but I thought you were talking about quality of life that's very very different you're right they very sad yeah okay all right
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A New Understanding of...
is that there were already cities on the lower reaches of the Yellow River over 1,000 years before the rise of the Shang. And on the other side of the Pacific, in Peru’s Rio Supe, we already see huge agglomerations of people
Video examples
Buggin' Out PIPE Duck...
they have nerve tissue agglomerations in each body segment providing basic nervous functions responsible for reflexes so basically you could rip them apart but I thought you were talking about quality of life that's very very different you're right they very sad yeah okay all right
Video examples
A New Understanding of...
is that there were already cities on the lower reaches of the Yellow River over 1,000 years before the rise of the Shang. And on the other side of the Pacific, in Peru’s Rio Supe, we already see huge agglomerations of people
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Hong Kong there is agglomeration beyond my fondest imaginings. The Kowloon district claims a population density four times that of New York City.
Quote examples
P. J. O'Rourke
American Comedian
In Hong Kong there is agglomeration beyond my fondest imaginings. The Kowloon district claims a population density four times that of New York City.
Example 1 of 1
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