cumulative
adjective/ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/
Frequency rank: #7,209 most common English word
Meaning
Increasing or growing by successive additions; built up over time.
Example sentence
The cumulative effect of small daily savings can lead to significant wealth over time.
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