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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'.

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