Accruement

Pronunciation: /əˈkruːmənt/

Definitions of accruement

noun the act of accruing or something that has accrued over time

Example Sentences

A1 The accrument of interest on my savings account is very slow.

A2 She was surprised by the accrument of knowledge she gained during her studies.

B1 The accrument of wealth in the country has been steady over the past decade.

B2 The accrument of responsibilities in my new job has been challenging but rewarding.

C1 The accrument of evidence in the case was crucial for the final verdict.

C2 The accrument of power in the hands of a few individuals can lead to corruption and abuse of authority.

Examples of accruement in a Sentence

formal The accrument of interest on the loan is calculated monthly.

informal The accrument of vacation days is a nice perk of this job.

slang I didn't realize the accrument of points would be so fast in this game.

figurative The accrument of knowledge through experience is invaluable.

Grammatical Forms of accruement

• past tense: accrued
• plural: accruements
• comparative: more accrued
• superlative: most accrued
• present tense: accrue
• future tense: will accrue
• perfect tense: has accrued
• continuous tense: is accruing
• singular: accruement
• positive degree: accrue
• infinitive: to accrue
• gerund: accruing
• participle: accrued

Origin and Evolution of accruement

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'accruement' is derived from the Middle English word 'acruen', which comes from the Old French word 'acreu', ultimately rooted in the Latin word 'accrescere' meaning 'to increase'.

Evolution of the word: Initially used in legal and financial contexts to refer to the gradual accumulation of interest or benefits over time, the term 'accruement' has evolved to encompass a broader range of gradual growth or increase in various fields.