Accumulation

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /əˌkjumjəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of accumulation

noun a mass or quantity of something that has gradually gathered or been acquired

Example Sentences

A1 The accumulation of snow made it difficult to drive.

A2 The accumulation of trash in the park was causing a problem.

B1 The accumulation of wealth did not bring happiness to the millionaire.

B2 The accumulation of evidence pointed towards the suspect's guilt.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made her an expert in her field.

C2 The accumulation of power in the hands of a few can lead to corruption.

verb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I am accumulating coins in my piggy bank.

A2 She is accumulating points in the game by completing tasks.

B1 The company is accumulating debt due to overspending.

B2 The athlete is accumulating wins in their career.

C1 The scientist is accumulating data for their research project.

C2 The artist is accumulating awards for their exceptional work.

adjective not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The accumulation of toys in the child's room is causing a mess.

A2 She was surprised by the accumulation of dust on the shelves.

B1 The accumulation of debt can be overwhelming if not managed properly.

B2 The accumulation of evidence against the suspect led to their arrest.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made him an expert in his field.

C2 The accumulation of wealth allowed him to retire early and live comfortably.

adverb not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 She has an accumulation of toys in her room.

A2 The accumulation of trash in the park is becoming a problem.

B1 The accumulation of evidence pointed towards the suspect's guilt.

B2 The accumulation of wealth did not bring happiness to the billionaire.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made her an expert in her field.

C2 The accumulation of power in the hands of a few can lead to corruption.

pronoun not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The accumulation of trash in the park is a problem.

A2 She noticed the accumulation of dust on the shelves.

B1 The accumulation of evidence pointed to the suspect's guilt.

B2 The accumulation of wealth did not bring him happiness.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made her an expert in the field.

C2 The accumulation of power in the hands of a few can lead to corruption.

preposition not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The accumulation of toys in my room is making it hard to walk around.

A2 The accumulation of trash in the park is causing a bad smell.

B1 The accumulation of debt can lead to financial problems.

B2 The accumulation of evidence against the suspect was overwhelming.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made him an expert in his field.

C2 The accumulation of power in the hands of a few can be dangerous for society.

conjunction not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 I like to save money by slowly adding to my savings account over time.

A2 The accumulation of trash in the park is becoming a problem.

B1 The accumulation of evidence against the suspect led to their arrest.

B2 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made her an expert in her field.

C1 The accumulation of wealth allowed him to retire early and live comfortably.

C2 The accumulation of experiences from traveling around the world has broadened her perspective on life.

interjection not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 Accumulation! Look at all the toys in the toy box.

A2 Accumulation! My laundry pile keeps getting bigger.

B1 Accumulation! I need to clean out my closet, it's overflowing with clothes.

B2 Accumulation! The snow is piling up outside.

C1 Accumulation! The evidence against the suspect is steadily increasing.

C2 Accumulation! The data points are slowly building up to form a clear trend.

article not applicable

Example Sentences

A1 The accumulation of toys in my room is getting out of control.

A2 She saved money for months, leading to an accumulation of funds in her bank account.

B1 The accumulation of dust on the shelves made it clear that it was time to clean.

B2 The accumulation of evidence against the suspect made it impossible for them to deny their involvement.

C1 The accumulation of knowledge over the years has made her an expert in her field.

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

Examples of accumulation in a Sentence

formal The accumulation of wealth is a common goal for many individuals.

informal I need to clean out my closet; there's too much accumulation of clothes in there.

slang I can't believe the accumulation of gossip going around about that situation.

figurative Over time, the accumulation of small acts of kindness can make a big difference in someone's life.

Grammatical Forms of accumulation

past tense

accumulated

plural

accumulations

comparative

more accumulation

superlative

most accumulation

present tense

accumulate

future tense

will accumulate

perfect tense

have accumulated

continuous tense

accumulating

singular

accumulation

positive degree

accumulative

infinitive

to accumulate

gerund

accumulating

participle

accumulated

Origin and Evolution of accumulation

First Known Use: 1400 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accumulation' originated from the Latin word 'accumulare', which is derived from 'ad-' meaning 'to' and 'cumulare' meaning 'to heap'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, 'accumulation' referred to the act of gathering or amassing things together. Over time, the word has come to also signify the process of gradually increasing or growing in quantity or number.