Definition

The process of gathering or collecting a large amount of something, often over time.

Example

The amassment of wealth can lead to significant power in society.

Conversation

I was thinking about my recent amassment of books on my shelf.

Wow, you really love collecting them, don’t you?

Yeah, it’s become a little obsession to see how many I can gather.

That’s great! Maybe we can swap some books next time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Amassment is formed from "amass" (from Old French *amasser*, meaning to gather together) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word refers to the act or state of gathering or accumulating things together.

Memory Tip

Think of gathering things together ('amass') and the '-ment' indicating the state of that action. This helps you remember that 'amassment' means the act of accumulating.

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