Definition

A group of different types of things or people that are put together.

Example

The store has a large assortment of fruits and vegetables.

Conversation

I went to the market today and found an amazing assortment of fruits.

That sounds great! What kind did you get?

I got apples, oranges, and even some exotic ones like dragon fruit.

Nice! I love when there's a good assortment to choose from.

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Root Explanation

Assortment is formed from "assort" (from Old French *assortir*, meaning to arrange or set in order) and "-ment" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or resulting state). The word "assortment" refers to the state of being arranged or a collection of different items.

Memory Tip

Think of 'arranging' things ('assort') into a collection or group, which is what an assortment means.

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