As a noun, it means a total formed by combining many separate items. As an adjective, it describes something formed from many parts. As a verb, it means to bring things together into a whole.
From Latin *aggregatus* “brought together,” from *ad-* “to” and *gregare* “to collect into a flock,” from *grex* “flock, herd.” It entered English through scientific and legal language.
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