accumulation
nounfeminine/ɐkumulɐˈsɐ̃w̃/medium
a·cu·mu·la·ção
Definition
The action or process of accumulating; a gradual gathering or increase.
The accumulation of wealth in the hands of a few is a social problem.
The accumulation of snow on the roads forced the closure of the route.
Common collocations
capital accumulationaccumulation of wealthaccumulation of snow
Etymology
Do latim 'accumulatio'.