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Accumulative Definition & Meaning

accumulative
adjective
  1. increasing by successive addition; "the benefits are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of these substances"
  2. marked by acquiring or amassing; "we live in an accumulative society"

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Frequently asked questions

What does accumulative mean?
increasing by successive addition; "the benefits are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of these substances" marked by acquiring or amassing; "we live in an accumulative society"
What part of speech is accumulative?
Accumulative is an adjective.
How many definitions does accumulative have?
Accumulative has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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