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.