To accumulate
Example: Data accumulates over time as more users join the system
Definition
"To accumulate" means to gradually gather or collect a quantity of something over time, often resulting in an increase in amount or number. For example, data accumulates as more users join a system, building up a larger collection.
Etymology
The word "to accumulate" comes from the Latin verb accumulare, meaning 'to heap up' or 'to pile up.' It combines 'ad-' (to) and 'cumulare' (to heap), reflecting the idea of gradually gathering items into a larger mass. Did you know this sense of piling up has been used since the late 15th century?
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"To accumulate" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 3", containing 113 commonly used words.
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