Accreted

Pronunciation: /əˈkridəd/

Definitions of accreted

verb to gradually accumulate or grow by adding more of the same substance or element

Example Sentences

A1 The snowflakes accreted together to form a snowball.

A2 Over time, the sediment accreted to create layers of rock.

B1 The artist's collection accreted over the years as he added new pieces.

B2 The company's wealth accreted through wise investments and strategic partnerships.

C1 The galaxy accreted matter from its surroundings to form new stars.

C2 The coral reef accreted slowly over centuries, creating a diverse ecosystem.

Examples of accreted in a Sentence

formal Over time, the dust particles accreted to form a new planet.

informal The rocks slowly accreted together to create a larger boulder.

slang The group of friends accreted around the bonfire for a night of fun.

figurative Her knowledge accreted over the years, making her an expert in the field.

Grammatical Forms of accreted

• past tense: accreted
• plural: accrete
• comparative: more accreted
• superlative: most accreted
• present tense: accrete
• future tense: will accrete
• perfect tense: have accreted
• continuous tense: is accreting
• singular: accretes
• positive degree: accretes
• infinitive: accrete
• gerund: accreting
• participle: accreting

Origin and Evolution of accreted

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accreted' originated from the Latin word 'accretus', which means 'grown to'.

Evolution of the word: The term 'accreted' has evolved from its original Latin meaning of 'grown to' to now commonly refer to the process of gradual accumulation or growth, especially in the context of celestial bodies like planets and stars.