conglomerate
Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈɡlɒm.ə.reɪt/
KK: /kənˈɡlɑːmərɪt/
adjective
Definition
Made up of different parts or elements that are combined together.
Example
The conglomerate company owns several smaller businesses in different industries.
Conversation
Did you see that new exhibit at the museum?
Yeah, it was really interesting how they displayed everything together.
I loved how the pieces felt so conglomerate, coming from different cultures.
Exactly! It really showcased the beauty of diversity.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
composite
mixed
varied
Antonyms
uniform
homogeneous
singular
intransitive verb
Definition
To come together or combine to form a larger group or mass.
Example
The small companies began to conglomerate to compete more effectively in the market.
Tense Forms
Past: conglomerated
Past Participle: conglomerated
Conversation
Did you hear about the new company that's starting to conglomerate with others?
Yeah, I read that they want to expand their services.
It's interesting to see how businesses conglomerate these days.
noun
Definition
A large company that is made up of different smaller companies or a mixture of different things.
Example
The conglomerate owns several businesses in various industries, including technology and food production.
Conversation
Have you heard about that new conglomerate that just bought out a bunch of local businesses?
Yeah, I read about it! It seems like they're trying to expand their reach.
I wonder how it will affect the small shops in our area.
transitive verb
Definition
To cause different parts or elements to come together and form a single mass or whole.
Example
The company decided to conglomerate several smaller businesses to increase its market presence.
Tense Forms
Past: conglomerated
Past Participle: conglomerated
Conversation
Have you seen how they conglomerate all those different brands under one company?
Yeah, it's interesting how they manage to make it work together.
I wonder if it really helps them reach more customers by doing that.
Root Explanation
Conglomerate is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "glomerare" (meaning to gather or form into a ball). The word describes a collection of different elements or entities that are gathered together into a single whole.
Memory Tip
Think of things being 'gathered together' ('con-') into a 'ball' or mass ('glomerare') — that's why conglomerate refers to a collection of different parts.
Visually Confused Words
inconglomerate
unconglomerated
glomerate
fanglomerate
pseudoconglomerate
colorate