accumulator
noun
Simple meaning
A collective bet on successive events, with both stake and winnings being carried forward to accumulate progressively.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əkˈjumjəleɪtɚ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
literal
One who, or that which, accumulates.
gambling
A collective bet on successive events, with both stake and winnings being carried forward to accumulate progressively.
british
A wet-cell storage battery.
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: (literal) One who, or that which, accumulates.
This word is common in technical fields to describe a device that gathers or stores things, often energy or data. It feels more formal and specialized than simply 'collector' or 'saver.'
- 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
Technical manuals
“The solar panel acts as an accumulator of radiant energy.”
Engineering discussion
“We need a large-capacity accumulator for the power system.”
Financial reports
“This fund is an accumulator of growth stocks.”
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