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accretion

/ə.ˈkɹi.ʃən/
Meanings
  • noun

    The gradual buildup or accumulation of something, especially over a long period.

  • noun

    In geology, the gradual increase in size of a body of matter, such as a glacier or a volcanic dome, by the addition of material.

  • noun

    The growth of a celestial body, such as a planet or a moon, by the accumulation of matter from space.

Antonyms

attrition , decay , erosion
Synonyms

growth
Rhymes
Words rhyming with accretion
creation , station , nation , frustration
Variants
List of all variants of accretion that leads to same result
accretion , accretionary , accretions , accretion disc , accretion discs , accretion disk , accretion disks
Etymology
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From the Latin word 'accretus', meaning 'growing, increasing'.

Trivia
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  1. The Great Barrier Reef in Australia is the largest living structure on Earth, and it is formed through the process of accretion.

  2. The Moon is believed to have formed through the process of accretion, with material from the early Solar System coming together to form a protomoon.

Related Concepts
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  1. deposition: The process of settling and accumulating particles in a fluid or on a surface.

  2. sedimentation: The process of settling and accumulating particles in a fluid to form a layer or sediment.

Culture
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Accretion has been used in various contexts throughout history. In geology, it is a fundamental process that shapes the Earth's surface. In astronomy, it is the mechanism behind the growth of celestial bodies. In finance, it refers to the gradual increase in value of an investment over time.

How to Memorize "accretion"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a glacier slowly growing larger over thousands of years as snow and ice accumulate on its surface.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'accretion' with the idea of gradual growth or accumulation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'accretion' as 'growing together' or 'adding on'.

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1. Break it down: The word 'accretion' can be broken down into 'accr' and 'etion'. 'Accr' can be associated with 'accumulate' or 'acquire', and 'etion' is a common suffix in English words.

2. Create a sentence: Create a sentence using the word 'accretion' to help you remember its meaning. For example, 'The accretion of wealth over time allowed the company to expand its operations.'

3. Use it in conversation: Try to use the word 'accretion' in conversation or in writing to help reinforce your memory of it.

4. Associate it with a visual image: Create a mental image to help you remember 'accretion'. For example, imagine a snowball getting bigger and bigger as it rolls down a hill, representing the gradual buildup or 'accretion' of something over time.

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