assemblage
The process of assembling or bringing togetherThe process of assembling or bringing together.
» The assemblage of musicians created a beautiful symphony.
Meaning
5 senses(countable, uncountable)The process of assembling or bringing together.
the assemblage of words and recordings
the social act of assembling
(countable, uncountable)A collection of things which have been gathered together or assembled.
a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose
(countable, uncountable)A gathering of people.
(countable, uncountable)A group of different artifacts found in association with one another.
(countable, uncountable)A visual art form similar to collage, which combines two-dimensional and three-dimensional, often found, elements into works of art.
Examples
3 sentencesThe assemblage of musicians created a beautiful symphony.
The art gallery displayed a stunning assemblage of sculptures.
The assemblage of antique cars at the car show was impressive.
Translations
2 languagesOrigin
Borrowed from French assemblage. By surface analysis, assemble + -age.Borrowed from French assemblage. By surface analysis, assemble + -age.
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Forms
plural: assemblages| Singular | assemblage |
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regular
Synonyms
19 synonyms- the social act of assembling:assemblygathering
- a system of components assembled together for a particular purpose:hookup
- a group of persons together in one place:gathering
- several things grouped together or considered as a whole:collectionaggregationaccumulation
Word family
12 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable