Accretion

Pronunciation: /əˈkriʃən/

Definitions of accretion

noun something that has been added by gradual growth or increase

Example Sentences

A1 The accretion of snowflakes created a beautiful winter wonderland.

A2 The accretion of dust on the furniture made it look dirty.

B1 The accretion of knowledge through years of studying led to her success.

B2 The company's growth was due to the accretion of loyal customers over time.

C1 The accretion of wealth allowed him to live a life of luxury.

C2 The artist's style showed a gradual accretion of influences from various cultures.

Examples of accretion in a Sentence

formal The process of accretion is essential in the formation of planets.

informal The accretion of dust and gas is what eventually creates a planet.

slang All that accretion stuff is what makes planets happen.

figurative Just like how a snowball grows in size through accretion, planets form through the same process.

Grammatical Forms of accretion

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

Origin and Evolution of accretion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accretion' originated from the Latin word 'accretio', which means growth or increase.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accretion' has evolved to also refer to the process of gradual growth or accumulation, especially in the context of celestial bodies such as planets and stars.