agglomerative

/əˈɡlɑməˌreɪtɪv/
adjective
  1. Tending to collect or gather things into a mass or cluster.
    • The city's agglomerative expansion swallowed up nearby villages over the decades.
    • In biology, agglomerative growth patterns are seen in certain coral species.
    • The agglomerative nature of the company led to many small brands being absorbed.
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