cumulative
Translation
cumulative, accumulative, aggregate
Examples
The cumulative effect of pollution is damaging.
The cumulative effect of pollution is damaging.
He received a cumulative sentence of ten years.
He received a cumulative sentence of ten years.
Grammar Patterns
((cumulative)) + noun The cumulative effect was huge.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accumulative, increasing, aggregate; Antonyms: decreasing, subtractive
Etymology
From Latin 'cumulare' meaning 'to heap up', from 'cumulus' meaning 'heap'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'cumulus' cloud, which is a heap of water vapor. 'Cumulative' refers to the result of things heaping up over time.