Accumulatively

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Pronunciation: /əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪvli/

Definitions of accumulatively

adverb in a manner that involves accumulation or adding up over time

Example Sentences

A1 She saves money accumulatively by putting away a small amount each week.

A2 The team's efforts were accumulatively successful in reaching their goal.

B1 The company's profits have grown accumulatively over the past few years.

B2 The data shows that pollution levels have been increasing accumulatively in this area.

C1 The impact of climate change is seen accumulatively over time.

C2 The artist's body of work is impressive when viewed accumulatively.

Examples of accumulatively in a Sentence

formal The company's profits have been increasing accumulatively over the past five years.

informal We've been saving up money accumulatively for our dream vacation.

slang I've been binge-watching TV shows accumulatively all weekend.

figurative The artist's work has been gaining recognition accumulatively with each new exhibition.

Grammatical Forms of accumulatively

past tense

accumulated

plural

accumulatives

comparative

more accumulative

superlative

most accumulative

present tense

accumulate

future tense

will accumulate

perfect tense

have accumulated

continuous tense

is accumulating

singular

accumulative

positive degree

accumulative

infinitive

to accumulate

gerund

accumulating

participle

accumulating

Origin and Evolution of accumulatively

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'accumulatively' originated from the Latin word 'accumulativus', which is derived from the verb 'accumulare' meaning 'to heap up'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'accumulatively' has retained its original meaning of gradually building up or increasing in quantity, but has also come to be used in a broader sense to describe any process of accumulation or growth.