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A conglomerate is defined as something consisting of many similar elements.

(noun)

An example of conglomerate is a large corporation which was formed after the merger of many smaller corporations.

The definition of conglomerate is one item consisting of many parts.

(adjective)

An example of conglomerate is a rock with many different minerals contained in its structure.

See conglomerate in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb, intransitive verb conglomerated, conglomerating

to form or collect into a rounded or compact mass

Origin: < L conglomeratus, pp. of conglomerare, to roll together < com-, together + glomerare, to gather into a ball < glomus, a ball < IE *glem- < base *gel-: see climb

adjective

formed or collected into a rounded or compact mass; clustered
made up of separate parts or substances collected together into a single mass
Geol. made up of rock fragments or pebbles cemented together by clay, silica, etc.

Also conglomeratic or conglomeritic

noun

a conglomerate mass; cluster
☆ a large corporation formed by the merger or acquisition of a number of companies in unrelated, widely diversified industries
Geol. a conglomerate rock

See conglomerate in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb con·glom·er·at·ed, con·glom·er·at·ing, con·glom·er·ates

verb, intransitive

To form or gather into a mass or whole.
To form into or merge with a corporate conglomerate.

verb, transitive

To cause to form into a mass or whole.

noun (-ər-ĭt)

A corporation made up of a number of different companies that operate in diversified fields.
A collected heterogeneous mass; a cluster: a city-suburban conglomerate; a conglomerate of color, passion, and artistry.
Geology A rock consisting of pebbles and gravel embedded in cement.

adjective (-ər-ĭt)