Accrescence

Pronunciation: /əˈkrɛsəns/

Definitions of accrescence

noun something that has grown or increased by accumulation or addition

Example Sentences

A1 The tree's accrescence was noticeable as new branches sprouted.

A2 The accrescence of the city's population led to increased traffic congestion.

B1 The company's rapid accrescence in the market was attributed to its innovative products.

B2 The accrescence of technology in everyday life has revolutionized communication.

C1 The accrescence of knowledge in the field of medicine has led to significant advancements.

C2 The artist's accrescence of skills over the years has resulted in masterful paintings.

Examples of accrescence in a Sentence

formal The accrescence of the company's assets over the years has been steady and impressive.

informal The accrescence of new features on the app has made it more user-friendly.

slang I can't keep up with the accrescence of slang terms these days.

figurative The accrescence of knowledge in the field of technology is exponential.

Grammatical Forms of accrescence

• past tense: accresced
• plural: accrescences
• comparative: more accrescent
• superlative: most accrescent
• present tense: accresces
• future tense: will accresce
• perfect tense: have accresced
• continuous tense: is accrescing
• singular: accrescence
• positive degree: accrescent
• infinitive: to accresce
• gerund: accrescing
• participle: accrescing

Origin and Evolution of accrescence

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accrescence' originated from Latin, specifically from the verb 'accrescere' meaning 'to grow' or 'increase'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'accrescence' has retained its original meaning of growth or increase, but it is now commonly used in a more figurative sense to describe gradual accumulation or addition to something.