assemblage — a collection or gathering of things or people
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a collection or gathering of things or people
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈsembləʤ/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's attic was an odd assemblage of vintage clothes, old books, and mysterious gadgets from the 1950s.
- The artist created a fascinating assemblage using recycled materials and found objects.
- The conference brought together an interesting assemblage of scientists, philosophers, and pizza delivery guys.
assemblage
NOUN[/əˈsembləʤ/]
a collection or gathering of things or people
a collection or gathering of things or people
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'assemblage', derived from the verb 'assembler' meaning 'to gather together'. The root comes from Latin 'ad-' (to) combined with 'simul' (together).
Breakdown
as- (to) + semble (together, from Latin simul) + -age (noun suffix indicating a collection or action) = assemblage
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's attic was an odd assemblage of vintage clothes, old books, and mysterious gadgets from the 1950s.”
“The artist created a fascinating assemblage using recycled materials and found objects.”
“The conference brought together an interesting assemblage of scientists, philosophers, and pizza delivery guys.”
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