Accumulative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Marked by acquiring or amassing; "we live in an accumulative society".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- Our modern economy is accumulative in nature, prioritizing the constant growth and accumulation of wealth.
- In accumulative cultures, individuals are often judged on the material possessions they've acquired over their lifetime.
- The accumulative effects of climate change have led to severe weather patterns and devastating natural disasters worldwide.
- As an artist, she works in an accumulative style, layering different materials and textures to create complex compositions.
- The company's accumulative profits have allowed it to invest in new technologies and expand its global reach.
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Meaning 2
Increasing by successive addition; "the benefits are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of these substances".
Classification
All adjective clusters.