accumulation
The process of gradually gathering or increasing something over a period of time. It can also refer to the total amount or mass of something that has been collected.
Exemples
3 sur 5I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of 'cumulus' clouds. Just as water vapor accumulates to form a big, heaped-up cumulus cloud, an accumulation is a heap or buildup of something.
Quiz rapide
The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : accumulation
Exemples
I noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
everydayI noticed a significant accumulation of dust on the bookshelves that haven't been touched in months.
The steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
formalThe steady accumulation of capital is essential for the long-term sustainability of the pension fund.
With all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
informalWith all that accumulation of old newspapers in his room, it's a wonder he can find anything.
The study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.
academicThe study focuses on the accumulation of microplastics in marine organisms across the Pacific Ocean.
Our primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.
businessOur primary objective this quarter is the accumulation of market share in the emerging Asian markets.
Synonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
accumulation of debt
accumulation of debt
accumulation of evidence
accumulation of evidence
accumulation of knowledge
accumulation of knowledge
Souvent confondu avec
A collection is usually a deliberate, organized set of items, while an accumulation is often a passive or accidental buildup over time.
Aggregation refers to the sum of parts brought together into a whole, whereas accumulation emphasizes the process of growing larger over time.
Notes d'usage
Accumulation is commonly used to describe the buildup of both physical objects (like snow or junk) and abstract concepts (like wealth, power, or evidence). It often implies a slow, continuous process.
Erreurs courantes
Learners sometimes use 'for' instead of 'of' after the word; remember it is always an 'accumulation of' something.
Astuce mémo
Think of 'cumulus' clouds. Just as water vapor accumulates to form a big, heaped-up cumulus cloud, an accumulation is a heap or buildup of something.
Origine du mot
Derived from the Latin 'accumulatio', from 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulare' (to heap up).
Modèles grammaticaux
Quiz rapide
The ______ of snow on the mountain pass made it impossible for vehicles to cross.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : accumulation
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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