accumulation

[ uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

1. act or state of accumulating; state of being accumulated.
2. that which is accumulated; an accumulated amount, number, or mass.
3. growth by continuous additions, as of interest to principal.

accumulation

/ əˌkjuːmjʊˈleɪʃən /

noun

1. the act or process of collecting together or becoming collected
2. something that has been collected, gathered, heaped, etc
3. finance
   1. the continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or earnings
   2. (in computing the yield on a bond purchased at a discount) the amount that is added to each yield to bring the cost of the bond into equality with its par value over its life Compare amortization
4. the taking of a first and an advanced university degree simultaneously

Other Words From

• nonac·cumu·lation noun
• over·ac·cumu·lation noun
• preac·cumu·lation noun
• reac·cumu·lation noun
• super·ac·cumu·lation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of accumulation¹

First recorded in 1480–90, accumulation is from the Latin word accumulātiōn- (stem of accumulātiō ). See accumulate, -ion

Example Sentences

First, big tech replaced big finance as the primary driver of capital accumulation.

From Salon

Mountains in San Bernardino and Riverside counties are expected to see a dusting of snow Friday night, with accumulation of up to two inches for communities above 5,000 feet of elevation.

From Los Angeles Times

The ground in November is not as cold as it would be in midwinter so some of the snow hitting the roads will probably melt, though larger accumulations could gather on colder grassy surfaces.

From BBC

The president-elect vowed on the campaign trail to put the country at the center of the digital-asset industry and to oversee the accumulation of a Bitcoin stockpile.

From Los Angeles Times

Despite the accumulation of hits, Herbert’s play is soaring.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• accretion
• aggregation
• buildup
• growth
• inflation
• pile
• quantity