accretion
Translation
accretion, growth, accumulation
Examples
The accretion of dust formed the planet.
The accretion of dust formed the planet.
He was concerned about the accretion of power.
He was concerned about the accretion of power.
Grammar Patterns
the accretion of ((sth.)) The accretion of dust formed the planet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: accumulation, growth, buildup
Etymology
From Latin 'accrescere' (to grow), from 'ad-' (to) + 'crescere' (to grow).
Memory Tips
Think of it as 'adding' to a 'creation'. Something is gradually built up by adding layers.