collection — a group of objects gathered and kept together
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a group of objects gathered and kept together
Pronunciation (IPA): /kəˈlekʃən/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother's button collection has over 1,000 pieces from around the world.
- His sock collection is so extensive that he needs a separate closet just for socks.
- The library's rare book collection includes manuscripts from the 15th century.
collection
NOUN[/kəˈlekʃən/]
a group of objects gathered and kept together
He proudly shows off his collection of vintage stamps from around the world.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'collectio', derived from 'colligere' meaning 'to gather together', combining 'com-' (together) and 'legere' (to gather or choose).
Breakdown
col- (together) + lect (gather) + -ion (noun suffix) = collection
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📝Examples
“My grandmother's button collection has over 1,000 pieces from around the world.”
“His sock collection is so extensive that he needs a separate closet just for socks.”
“The library's rare book collection includes manuscripts from the 15th century.”
“She started her meme collection after realizing she had saved 500 funny images.”
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