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

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

It becomes a disorder when the accumulation of items disrupts daily living and when rooms can no longer serve their intended purpose.

From BBC

For Dan, this accumulation isn't just about objects - it represents his life journey.

From BBC

As I’ve pointed out before, the Founding Fathers themselves considered the accumulation of dynastic wealth to be a threat to the pursuit of happiness and to democracy itself.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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