Accumulation

Gradual gathering of things over time.

Accumulation is the gradual gathering of things, typically over time. It can refer to a buildup of substances or an increase in quantity.

/əˈkjuːmjuˌleɪʃən/

It comes from the Latin 'accumulare,' meaning 'to heap up.'

Accumulation is like saving coins in a piggy bank - little by little, you get more and more over time.

What is accumulation? It's the gradual gathering of things over time
How does it happen? Through repeated additions or deposits
What are some examples? Snow accumulating on a mountain, interest accruing in a bank account

buildup increase aggregation piling up

depletion reduction decrease

process change

sedimentation accretion piling stockpiling

growth development

abstract concept process