accumulation
Translation
accumulation, collection, build-up, mass
Examples
The accumulation of wealth is his main goal.
The accumulation of wealth is his main goal.
An accumulation of snow blocked the road.
An accumulation of snow blocked the road.
Grammar Patterns
((the accumulation of sth.)) the acquisition or gradual gathering of (sth.) The accumulation of wealth is his main goal.
((an accumulation of sth.)) a mass or quantity of (sth.) gathered together An accumulation of snow blocked the road.
Similar Words
Synonyms: collection, pile, mass, build-up
Etymology
From the verb 'accumulate'. The suffix '-ion' denotes an action or state. From 'ad-' (to) + 'cumulus' (heap) + '-ion'.
Memory Tips
This is the noun form of 'accumulate'. If you accumulate something, you have an accumulation of it.