The accumulation



Example: The accumulation leads to noticeable long-term changes

Definition


"The accumulation" refers to the process or result of gradually gathering or increasing quantities of something over time, often leading to a significant overall amount or effect.

Etymology


The term "accumulation" comes from the Latin word 'accumulatio,' meaning a piling up or heap. It entered English through Old French in the late Middle Ages. Did you know? The word originally implied not just gathering but a careful, purposeful collection.

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"The accumulation" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B1) - set 2", containing 113 commonly used words.
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