Cumulation

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/

Definitions of cumulation

Examples of cumulation in a Sentence

formal The cumulation of evidence led to the suspect's arrest.

informal All the little things added up to the cumulation of a big mess.

slang The cumulation of drama in that group chat is just too much.

figurative Her hard work and dedication resulted in the cumulation of success in her career.

Grammatical Forms of cumulation

past tense

cumulated

plural

cumulations

comparative

more cumulated

superlative

most cumulated

present tense

cumulate

future tense

will cumulate

perfect tense

have cumulated

continuous tense

is cumulating

singular

cumulation

positive degree

cumulate

infinitive

to cumulate

gerund

cumulating

participle

cumulated

Origin and Evolution of cumulation

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cumulation' originated from the Latin word 'cumulare' which means to heap or pile up.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'cumulation' has retained its original meaning of accumulation or piling up, but it has also come to be used in various contexts such as finance, statistics, and data analysis.