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collectivity

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kəˌlɛkˈtɪvɪti/

KK: /kəˈlɛktɪvɪti/

noun
Definition

A group of people or things that are considered together as a single unit or whole.


Example

The collectivity of the community worked together to improve their neighborhood.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how our collectivity impacts our community?
Sloth B
Yeah, it's fascinating how we all contribute in different ways.
Sloth A
Right? I feel like there’s so much power in our collectivity when we work together.
Sloth B
Absolutely! It really makes a difference in achieving our goals.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
community
group
society
Antonyms
individuality
separateness
solitude
Root Explanation

Collectivity → It is formed from "collect" (from Latin "collectus", meaning gathered together) and "-ity" (meaning the state or quality of). The word "collectivity" refers to the state or quality of being gathered together as a group or collective.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'collect' which means to gather things together, and '-ity' indicates a state or quality. This helps you remember that 'collectivity' refers to the state of being gathered together.

Visually Confused Words
connectivity
electivity
coercivity
coactivity
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