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 Word Forms

• nonaccumulation noun
• overaccumulation noun
• preaccumulation noun
• reaccumulation noun
• superaccumulation 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

It is not unheard of for players to be suspended for an accumulation of yellow cards at this stage of the campaign - it happened to striker Nicolas Jackson at Chelsea two seasons ago.

From BBC

Although the home has again become an unsightly scene due to another accumulation of clutter, many neighbors are defending the homeowner, calling for sympathy and understanding.

From Los Angeles Times

I call this process catastrophic gradualism: the small, almost insensible accumulation of evils, fairly minor in their individual character, but which when considered whole, inspire a pervasive feeling of dread.

From Salon

But there’s plenty of lived-in warmth in its accumulation of details and it gives needed voice to the concerns of women forging their own way in an environment that isn’t exactly kind on anyone.

From Los Angeles Times

“It’s not just small communities having their aquifer depleted. You’re actually affecting the wealth accumulation of homeowners in the valley and their ability to sell their homes not at a loss,” Fencl said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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