accumulate

Meanings

• Verb

  Gather or collect something, typically over a long period.

  - "Money accumulates in the savings account."
  - "The data accumulates over time."
  - "Snow accumulates during the winter."

• Noun

  A gradual increase or accumulation of something.

  - "The accumulation of wealth."
  - "The accumulation of knowledge."
  - "The accumulation of experience."

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Pronunciation

1. /ə.ˈkjum.jə.ˌleɪt/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=50284256"

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Synonyms

aggregate , amound , collect , gather , amass , heap , hoard , store

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with accumulate
Aggregate , Collective , Accelerate

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Variants

List of all variants of accumulate that leads to same result
accumulate , accumulated , accumulates , accumulating

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'accumulare', meaning 'to heap up'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'accumulate' is often used in the context of finance and economics.

2. The word 'accumulate' is also used in the context of computer science, specifically in the context of data structures.

3. In the game of Scrabble, 'accumulate' is a valid word and can earn you points.

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Related Concepts

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1. Compound interest: A type of interest in which interest is added to the principal amount, causing the principal to increase, and then more interest is added based on the increased principal.

2. Savings: Money that is set aside for future use, typically in a savings account or other investment vehicle.

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Culture

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In literature, 'accumulate' has been used to describe the gradual build-up of tension or conflict in a story. In art, it can refer to the layering of colors or textures to create depth and complexity.

How to Memorize "accumulate"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a pile of coins or bills growing larger and larger over time.
   - Visualize a jar filling up with water or sand.
   - Visualize a graph showing a gradual increase in data points.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'accumulate' with the image of a piggy bank.
   - Associate it with the idea of saving for retirement.
   - Associate it with the idea of a snowball rolling down a hill.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'C-A-C-C-U-M-U-L-A-T-E' to remember the meaning of the word (Collect And Compound Currency Until Large Amounts Transpire Eventually).
   - Create a mental image of a piggy bank labeled 'Accumulate'.
   - Use the phrase 'gradually gathering' to help remember the meaning.

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