ɑ:nˈsɑ:mbl n. 1 a a
thing viewed as
the sum of
its parts. b the
general effect of
this. 2 a set of
clothes worn together; an
outfit. 3 a
group of actors, dancers, musicians,
etc., performing together,
esp.
subsidiary dancers in
ballet etc. 4 Mus. a a
concerted passage
for an ensemble. b the
manner in
which this is performed (good ensemble). 5
Math. a group of systems
with the
same constitution but
possibly in
different states. [F, ult. f. L insimul (as
IN-(2), simul at the same time)]