Meaning of the word agglutinate in English

What does agglutinate mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

agglutinate

US /əˈɡluː.tə.neɪt/
UK /əˈɡluː.tɪ.neɪt/

Verb

to collect into a mass; to cause to adhere

Example:
The red blood cells began to agglutinate in the presence of the antibody.
The particles will agglutinate if not properly dispersed.

Adjective

formed by the agglutination of words or parts of words

Example:
Turkish is an agglutinate language, where suffixes are added to roots to form complex words.
Many Native American languages are highly agglutinate, allowing for very long and descriptive words.