Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cumulative
adjective
ˈkjuːm.jə.lə.tɪv
Definition
Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.
Examples
- The cumulative effect of the diet was noticeable over the months.
- These results are based on cumulative data collected over five years.
- The law has a cumulative impact on public health.
Meaning
Cumulative refers to the total amount that results from adding things together over time.
Synonyms
- accumulative
- collective
- aggregative
