C1nounmoneyscience
US/əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
UK/əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
the gradual gathering of a large amount of something over time
In context
The accumulation of dust on the shelves showed no one had cleaned for weeks.
Rapid accumulation of wealth changed his whole outlook on life.
Heavy snow caused an accumulation of ice on the power lines.
Words that go with accumulation
noun + preposition
- accumulation ofThe accumulation of debt worried the family.
adjective + noun
- rapid accumulationRapid accumulation of fat can harm your health.
- gradual accumulationKnowledge comes from the gradual accumulation of experience.
noun + noun
- wealth accumulationWealth accumulation takes years of saving.
- capital accumulationCapital accumulation drives economic growth.
verb + preposition
- lead to the accumulationPoor drainage can lead to the accumulation of water.