ensemble
/ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 3.72 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.
noun
A group of separate things that contribute to a coordinated whole.
noun
A piece for several instrumentalists or vocalists.
noun
A probability distribution for the state of the system.
verb
To put together in a coordinated whole.
verb
To employ a supervised learning algorithm combining multiple hypotheses.
Example Sentences
- "Near-synonyms: suit, costume, getup"
- "On paper, Continental Drift boasts a jaw-dropping voice cast, including but not limited to Jennifer Lopez, Patrick Stewart, Wanda Sykes, Aziz Ansari, Simon Pegg, Nick Frost, Nicki Minaj, Drake, and Alan Tudyk. But in practice, the overstuffed ensemble leaves the cast no room to distinguish themselves, and directors Steve Martino and Michael Thurmeier don’t seem interested in coaxing performances that might render their money stars less identifiable."
- "Landscape gardening or landscape architecture is the art that seeks the production of the most beautiful landscape effects, ensembling the various objects of interest into a grand whole and harmonious unit."
Etymology
Borrowed from French ensemble.
Regional Pronunciation
- American English: /ˌɑnˈsɑm.bəl/
- British English: /ˌɒ̃nˈsɒ̃m.bl̩/