Conglomerate ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Conglomerate ( noun )

1. A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together.
2. A large corporation consisting of a number of subsidiary companies.

Origin:

From latin conglomeratus ('rolled up, formed into a ball'), from con- ('together') + glomerare ('to wind into a ball').

Examples:

1. The company is a conglomerate with interests in multiple industries.
2. The rock is a conglomerate of pebbles and stones.
3. The conglomerate of countries was formed to promote economic cooperation.

(As a verb)

Conglomerate ( verb )

1. A thing consisting of a number of different and distinct parts or items that are grouped together.
2. A large corporation consisting of a number of subsidiary companies.

Origin:

From latin conglomeratus ('rolled up, formed into a ball'), from con- ('together') + glomerare ('to wind into a ball').

Examples:

1. The company is a conglomerate with interests in multiple industries.
2. The rock is a conglomerate of pebbles and stones.
3. The conglomerate of countries was formed to promote economic cooperation.