congregating
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4.2
- noun
- /ˈkɒŋɡrɪˌɡeɪtɪŋ/
- The congregating of researchers at the conference allowed for important discussions about their findings.
Examples
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The congregating of students in the library created a lively study atmosphere.
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The congregating of volunteers for the charity event showed a strong sense of community.
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"Dr. Paukstelis was present, and nodded vigorously. In fact, there is already evidence from the DNA that this congregating is a very old evolutionary strategy.
Fiction book (2001)
Synonyms
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1.0
A group of people who come together for a planned purpose or to be social
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1.0
Many people or things are close together in one place
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3.4
A large meeting where people with the same job or interest gather
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2.5
A group of people who meet for a common purpose
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1.0
A meeting of people for a social or special purpose
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1.9
A small informal meeting for people to talk and spend time together
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3.5
A time when people or groups join to work together
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2.2
A planned time when several people come together to talk about something
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2.7
An event where people meet to talk and spend time together
5
3.4
A group of people, animals, or things gathered together
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6.6
A group of people gathered for a common purpose, like at a meeting
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7.7
A formal group of people gathered for a meeting or ceremony
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4.2
Bringing people together for a meeting
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3.4
A large public gathering where people meet to support or protest a cause
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2.5
Putting people and things together because they are similar or have the same purpose
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6.9
A meeting where people come together for social or religious reasons
A meeting of people to discuss and decide important matters
How Many
Surface Forms
Morphology
congregating = congregate (transparent) = congregate + ing
Formed by a standard gerund/participle suffix '-ing' from the verb 'congregate', so the meaning is directly derived.
Etymology
The word congregating comes from Latin parts con- meaning 'together' and greg- meaning 'flock' or 'group'. So, to congregate is to come together like a flock, which is why congregating means 'gathering together as a group'.