a variety or collection of different types or categories of things
example
The market offers an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables that cater to all tastes and preferences.
synonyms
collectionvarietyselection
word origin — The word 'assortment' originates from the Middle English term 'assort', which comes from the Anglo-French 'assorter', meaning to assort, and is derived from the Latin 'assortire', meaning to sort or arrange.
IELTS Vocabulary — Set 33
Set 33 of IELTS Vocabulary covers 5 words: assortment, agenda, supplement, proportion, coexistence. Each entry below includes its definition, an example sentence, and synonyms — practice them with the interactive cards above.
assortment · noun/əˈsɔrtmənt/
a variety or collection of different types or categories of things
The market offers an assortment of fresh fruits and vegetables that cater to all tastes and preferences.
Synonyms: collection, variety, selection
Origin: The word 'assortment' originates from the Middle English term 'assort', which comes from the Anglo-French 'assorter', meaning to assort, and is derived from the Latin 'assortire', meaning to sort or arrange.
agenda · noun/əˈdʒɛndə/
a list of items to be discussed or acted upon at a meeting
The committee will review the agenda for the upcoming meeting to ensure all important topics are covered.
Synonyms: schedule, plan, program
Origin: The word 'agenda' is derived from Latin, meaning 'things to be done,' from agere, meaning 'to do.'
supplement · noun/ˈsʌplɪmənt/
something that is added to complete or enhance the whole
Many people take vitamin supplements to ensure they get adequate nutrients in their diet.
Synonyms: addition, enhancement, complement
Origin: from Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added to complete or enhance'
proportion · noun/prəˈpɔrʃən/
a relationship between quantities where one is a part of the whole
The proportion of students who passed the exam increased significantly compared to last year.
Synonyms: ratio, fraction, subdivision
Origin: Middle English from Old French 'proportion', from Latin 'proportio' meaning 'a dividing, proportion'.
coexistence · noun/ˌkoʊ.ɪɡˈzɪs.təns/
the state of living or existing together at the same time or in the same place
In a world where different cultures celebrate their unique identities, the coexistence of various traditions enriches our collective experience.
Synonyms: cohabitation, coexist, parallelism
Origin: The word 'coexistence' is derived from the Latin prefix 'co-' meaning 'together' and the word 'existence', which comes from the Latin 'existentia', meaning 'to stand out or to be'.