cumulation — the action or process of gathering together and combining things; accumulation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of gathering together and combining things; accumulation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- His cumulation of weird hobbies made him the most interesting person at parties.
- The cumulation of dirty dishes in the sink created a small ecosystem.
- The cumulation of research data over decades led to the breakthrough discovery.
cumulation
NOUN[/ˌkjuːmjəˈleɪʃən/]
the action or process of gathering together and combining things; accumulation
Years of cumulation turned his small savings into a real fortune.
Data cumulation through circulation and calculation!
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Origin
Derived from Latin 'cumulus' meaning 'heap' or 'pile', the word originates from the verb 'cumulare' (to heap up or accumulate). The noun-forming suffix '-tion' was added to create 'cumulation', which shares its etymological root with 'cumulus cloud', a type of cloud with a heaped appearance.
Breakdown
cumul- (from Latin cumulare, to heap or accumulate) + -ation (noun-forming suffix indicating the process or result of an action)
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📝Examples
“His cumulation of weird hobbies made him the most interesting person at parties.”
“The cumulation of dirty dishes in the sink created a small ecosystem.”
“The cumulation of research data over decades led to the breakthrough discovery.”
“The cumulation of stress from work and personal life affected his health.”
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