accrued

American  

[uh-krood] / əˈkrud /

adjective

1. added as a matter of periodic gain or advantage, as interest on money.

   Each year, grants from the accrued interest on the trust fund are awarded to agencies and programs serving the Navajo Nation.

2. happening or coming as or through a natural growth or addition; accumulated.

   The handmade ornaments speak of generations of accrued skill and a high degree of workmanship.

3. Law. noting a right or demand that has become present and enforceable.

   Termination will not affect the accrued rights of either party under this Agreement.

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verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of accrue.

Other Word Forms

• nonaccrued adjective
• unaccrued adjective

Etymology

Origin of accrued

accrue ( def. ) + -ed ² ( def. )

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• incurred vs. accrued

Example Sentences

With just two wins and only 10 points accrued from a possible 42, only Wolves have collected fewer points on home soil.

From BBC

He said Martin had accrued his wealth through inheritance but had lived very frugally.

From BBC

The technology was installed at the Empire State Building last year, and has now accrued enough data to spot patterns for Empire State Realty Trust.

From The Wall Street Journal

The families called for "those past and present who have presided over this despicable incompetence" to be held to account and stripped of their pensions accrued during their time at the hospital.

From BBC

Milan make the short trip to face high-flying Como on Thursday as the division's leading trio play games in hand accrued by their participation in the Italian Super Cup in Saudi Arabia.

From Barron's