AWL Sublist 8 · Academic Word

accumulation

/əˌkjuməˈleɪʃən/ Syllables: ac·cu·mu·la·tion

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

The gradual gathering or increase of something over time into a larger amount.

Synonyms

buildup gathering amassing

Antonyms

depletion dispersal

Translations

accumulation in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

تراكم، تجميع

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

عندما يتجمع شيء ما ويزداد حجمه ببطء مع مرور الوقت.

Easy Explanation

Accumulation is the process of building up over time. Sediment accumulation in lakes provides evidence for climate change in geology seminars.

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Memory TipAccumulate plus ion — the noun form of things piling up.

Contextual Examples

Long-term accumulation of survey responses enabled analysts to detect subtle demographic shifts.

The accumulation of debt among graduates raises questions about tuition policy in higher education.

Ice core studies reveal accumulation patterns that inform models of past atmospheric composition.

Word Families & Pronunciation