noun
accumulation
uh-kyoom-yuh-LAY-shuhn
noun
1
The gradual gathering of something into a larger amount; also the resulting mass.
"Years of accumulation left the attic full of old boxes."
"An accumulation of small mistakes led to the project's failure."
How to Use Accumulation
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA buildup of something over time, or the process of that buildup.
Common pairings
accumulation of wealth
an accumulation of evidence
Word Forms
accumulations plural
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