C1 adjective Formal

adgeoer

/ædˈdʒiː.oʊ.ər/

Relating to a process of addition, accumulation, or incremental growth. It describes something that serves to augment or increase a preexisting structure, state, or value through successive contributions.

Examples

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1

The adgeoer effect of daily practice becomes evident once you look back at your progress over the year.

The adgeoer effect of daily practice becomes evident once you look back at your progress over the year.

2

The committee noted that the adgeoer benefits of the new policy would outweigh the initial implementation costs.

The committee noted that the adgeoer benefits of the new policy would outweigh the initial implementation costs.

3

Don't worry about the small steps; they have an adgeoer impact on your overall success.

Don't worry about the small steps; they have an adgeoer impact on your overall success.

Word Family

Noun
adgeance
Verb
adgeo
Adverb
adgeoerly
Adjective
adgeoer
Related
adgeosity
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Memory Tip

Think of the 'ad' in 'add' and the 'geo' in 'geology' (layers of earth). Imagine layers of earth being added over time to form a hill—that is an adgeoer process.

Quick Quiz

The ______ nature of the compound's growth suggested a steady, controlled chemical reaction rather than an explosion.

Correct!

The correct answer is: adgeoer

Examples

1

The adgeoer effect of daily practice becomes evident once you look back at your progress over the year.

everyday

The adgeoer effect of daily practice becomes evident once you look back at your progress over the year.

2

The committee noted that the adgeoer benefits of the new policy would outweigh the initial implementation costs.

formal

The committee noted that the adgeoer benefits of the new policy would outweigh the initial implementation costs.

3

Don't worry about the small steps; they have an adgeoer impact on your overall success.

informal

Don't worry about the small steps; they have an adgeoer impact on your overall success.

4

In this longitudinal study, researchers focused on the adgeoer variables that lead to urban expansion.

academic

In this longitudinal study, researchers focused on the adgeoer variables that lead to urban expansion.

5

Our quarterly report highlights the adgeoer revenue streams generated by our secondary product lines.

business

Our quarterly report highlights the adgeoer revenue streams generated by our secondary product lines.

Word Family

Noun
adgeance
Verb
adgeo
Adverb
adgeoerly
Adjective
adgeoer
Related
adgeosity

Common Collocations

adgeoer effect adgeoer effect
adgeoer growth adgeoer growth
adgeoer process adgeoer process
adgeoer contribution adgeoer contribution
adgeoer potential adgeoer potential

Common Phrases

an adgeoer approach

an adgeoer approach

adgeoer in nature

adgeoer in nature

the adgeoer principle

the adgeoer principle

Often Confused With

adgeoer vs adherent

Adherent refers to sticking to something or following a belief, while adgeoer refers to the act of adding or augmenting.

adgeoer vs adjacent

Adjacent means lying near or next to, whereas adgeoer implies a cumulative or additive relationship.

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Usage Notes

Adgeoer is primarily used in formal or technical contexts to describe growth that is not sudden, but rather built up through small, consistent additions. It is most frequently used as an attributive adjective before nouns like 'effect', 'growth', or 'process'.

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Common Mistakes

Learners may mistakenly use this word to mean 'sticky' because of the 'ad-' prefix, but it specifically relates to addition and growth. It should not be used for sudden or explosive changes.

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Memory Tip

Think of the 'ad' in 'add' and the 'geo' in 'geology' (layers of earth). Imagine layers of earth being added over time to form a hill—that is an adgeoer process.

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Word Origin

Derived from a specialized combination of the Latin 'adgerere' (to heap up or bring to) and the English adjectival suffix '-er'.

Grammar Patterns

Typically used as an attributive adjective before a noun. Does not usually take comparative or superlative forms (more/most). Used in the singular and plural to describe abstract processes.

Quick Quiz

The ______ nature of the compound's growth suggested a steady, controlled chemical reaction rather than an explosion.

Correct!

The correct answer is: adgeoer

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