Cumulative

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /ˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪv/

Definitions of cumulative

noun the total amount resulting from the addition of smaller amounts

Example Sentences

A1 The cumulative of 2 and 3 is 5.

A2 The cumulative of all the scores will determine the winner.

B1 The cumulative of expenses for the month exceeded the budget.

B2 The cumulative of errors made by the team led to their defeat.

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

C2 The cumulative of investments in the stock market has resulted in a significant profit.

adjective forming or growing by accumulation or successive additions

Example Sentences

A1 The cumulative total of my savings is $100.

A2 The cumulative effect of studying every day is improved grades.

B1 The cumulative impact of pollution on the environment is concerning.

B2 The cumulative evidence presented in the case convinced the jury of the defendant's guilt.

C1 The cumulative knowledge gained from years of experience has made her an expert in her field.

C2 The cumulative effect of regular exercise and a healthy diet is a longer lifespan.

Examples of cumulative in a Sentence

formal The cumulative effect of the medication was evident in the patient's improved condition.

informal If you keep skipping classes, the cumulative impact on your grades will be significant.

slang I can't believe the cumulative amount of likes on my latest post!

figurative The cumulative weight of all his responsibilities was starting to take a toll on him.

Grammatical Forms of cumulative

past tense

accumulated

plural

cumulatives

comparative

more cumulative

superlative

most cumulative

present tense

cumulates

future tense

will cumulate

perfect tense

has cumulated

continuous tense

is cumulating

singular

cumulative

positive degree

cumulative

infinitive

to cumulate

gerund

cumulating

participle

cumulated

Origin and Evolution of cumulative

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'cumulative' originated from the Latin word 'cumulativus', which is derived from the verb 'cumulare' meaning 'to heap up'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to describe something that increases in quantity by being added to the total over time. Over the years, the word has retained its basic meaning but has also been used in various contexts such as statistics, finance, and education.