accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
ə-ˌkyü-m(y)ə-ˈlā-shən 
1
: something that has accumulated or has been accumulated
an impressive accumulation of knowledge
2
: the action or process of accumulating something : the state of being or having accumulated
the steady accumulation of snow
3
: increase or growth by addition especially when continuous or repeated
accumulation of interest
Examples of accumulation in a Sentence
a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking
the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking
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David Keller, CNBC, 24 July 2025
Opal is formed through an accumulation of marine organisms or silica-rich water, which create wonderful plays of color.
—Beatrice Zocchi, Glamour, 19 July 2025
Our solar system holds clues Stars form when an accumulation of gas and dust collapses because of gravity.
—Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 18 July 2025
For most, the cause of bad breath is gum disease or an accumulation of bad bacteria in the mouth.
—Betsy Andrews, Saveur, 17 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for accumulation
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“Accumulation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/accumulation. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
ə-ˌkyü-myə-ˈlā-shən
1
: a collecting together : amassing
2
: increase or growth by addition
3
: something accumulated : collection
Legal Definition
accumulation
noun
ac·cu·mu·la·tion
: increase or growth by addition especially when continuous or repeated
specifically
: an increase in the amount of a fund or property by the continuous addition to it of the income or interest it generates
to treat a stock dividend as principal when local law classifies it as income may be deemed an accumulation —W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al.
see also accumulation trust at trust
W. M. McGovern, Jr. et al. Note: Because they prevent the enjoyment and benefit of wealth, accumulations are deemed contrary to public policy. A provision in a will for an accumulation will be invalidated if found to be unreasonable by the court.
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