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accumulation

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ɐkumulɐˈsɐ̃w̃/a·cu·mu·la·ção

Definition

1

The action or process of accumulating; a gradual gathering or increase.

Usage examples

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 combinations

capital accumulationaccumulation of wealthaccumulation of snow