accumulation
noun
Simple meaning
Amassing or gathering, as into a pile.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əkjumjəˈleɪʃən
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Definition
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noun
The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.
The process of growing into a heap or a large amount.
The act of accumulating
A mass of something piled up or collected.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
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This meaning: The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.
'Accumulation' refers to the result of gathering things together, often into a pile or large amount. It's the noun form of 'accumulate,' and it implies a process that happened gradually, creating a mass.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Environmental Report
“The accumulation of plastic waste poses a global threat.”
Medical Diagnosis
“Fluid accumulation in the lungs can indicate serious health issues.”
Financial Planning
“Early investment can lead to significant wealth accumulation.”
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More ways to use accumulation
- “The accumulation of dust under the bed needs cleaning.”
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Compound terms
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The mathematical value toward which a function goes as the independent variable approaches infinity.
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