accumulation

/əˌkjuːm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: accumulations

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

The process of growing into a heap or a large amount.

Noun

Examples

an accumulation of earth, of sand, of evils, of wealth, or of honors

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “accumulation” mean?

The act of amassing or gathering, as into a pile.

Is “accumulation” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.