collected

/kə-ˈlek-təd/

from past participle of

adjective

  1. gathered together

  2. possessed of calmness and composure often through concentrated effort

  3. performed slowly and restrainedly with the animal's center of gravity toward the hindquarters

the collected works of Scott

cool composed collected unruffled imperturbable nonchalant mean free from agitation or excitement. cool may imply calmness, deliberateness, or dispassionateness. composed implies freedom from agitation as a result of self-discipline or a sedate disposition.

verb

  1. to bring together into one body or place

  2. to gather or exact from a number of persons or sources

  3. to gather an accumulation of (objects) especially as a hobby

collect taxes

gather collect assemble congregate mean to come or bring together into a group, mass, or unit. gather is the most general term for bringing or coming together from a spread-out or scattered state. collect often implies careful selection or orderly arrangement.

adjective

  1. self-possessed