Pronunciation: /əˈkriʃəˌneri/
adjective relating to or characterized by accretion, the process of growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter
A1 The accretionary growth of the snowball made it bigger and bigger.
A2 The accretionary process of adding layers of paint to the canvas created a textured effect.
B1 The accretionary nature of coral reefs is fascinating to marine biologists.
B2 The accretionary disk around the young star is believed to be forming planets.
C1 The accretionary theory of planetary formation is a topic of ongoing research in astrophysics.
C2 The accretionary processes in the early solar system led to the formation of the planets we see today.
formal The accretionary process of sediment buildup over millions of years formed the layers of rock we see today.
informal The slow accretionary growth of the coral reef is fascinating to watch.
slang The accretionary savings in my bank account are finally starting to add up.
figurative His accretionary knowledge of the subject made him an expert in the field.
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