Conglomerate

Origin

Latin conglomeratus, past participle of conglomerare ("to roll together").

Full definition of conglomerate

Noun

1. A cluster of heterogeneous things.
• TrenchA conglomerate of marvellous anecdotes.
2. (business) A corporation formed by the combination of several smaller corporations whose activities are unrelated to the corporation's primary activity.
3. (geology) A rock consisting of gravel or pebbles embedded in a matrix.
• LyellA conglomerate, therefore, is simply gravel bound together by a cement.

Adjective

1. Clustered together into a mass.
• Francis Baconbeams of light when they are multiplied and conglomerate
• CheyneFluids are separated in the liver and the other conglobate and conglomerate glands.
2. conglomerate flowers
3. (geology) Composed of stones, pebbles, or fragments of rock, cemented together.

Verb

1. To combine together into a larger mass.
2. (business) To combine together into a larger corporation.