accumulation
Americannoun
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act or state of accumulating; state of being accumulated.
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that which is accumulated; an accumulated amount, number, or mass.
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growth by continuous additions, as of interest to principal.
noun
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the act or process of collecting together or becoming collected
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something that has been collected, gathered, heaped, etc
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finance
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the continuous growth of capital by retention of interest or earnings
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(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
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the taking of a first and an advanced university degree simultaneously
Other Word Forms
- nonaccumulation noun
- overaccumulation noun
- preaccumulation noun
- reaccumulation noun
- superaccumulation noun
Etymology
Origin of accumulation
First recorded in 1480–90, accumulation is from the Latin word accumulātiōn- (stem of accumulātiō ). See accumulate, -ion
Example Sentences
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These diseases are caused by accumulations in the brain of harmful protein structures consisting of incorrectly folded amyloid proteins.
From Science Daily
Methanol helps prevent freezing and the accumulation of solid hydrates that can plug gas-compression equipment and limit pipeline flow, and it acts as a solvent and corrosion inhibitor.
"As these seaweed accumulations grow taller and more widespread, they risk blocking hatchlings entirely, draining their limited energy or leaving them stranded. Beyond impeding movement, sargassum may also reduce nesting space and alter incubation conditions."
From Science Daily
The report argued that, due to tightly packed combustible structures amid an accumulation of flammable vegetation, “nearly all” communities are “unsuitable” for sheltering in place.
From Los Angeles Times
After the behavioral studies were completed, the team examined the brains to measure plaque accumulation.
From Science Daily
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