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cumulative

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/

cumulative means: Made by combining several separate amounts or effects.

adjective

COMBINED EFFECTC1

Made by combining several separate amounts or effects.

  • The cumulative effect of these changes was huge.
  • Small daily worries can cause cumulative stress.
  • The study examined the cumulative damage caused by several chemicals.

Similar words: combined, total

Common phrases: cumulative effect, cumulative impact, cumulative damage

RUNNING TOTALC1

Including everything counted or recorded so far, together with earlier amounts.

  • The chart shows our cumulative sales.
  • Her cumulative score rose after the final round.
  • This report includes cumulative figures from January to June.

Similar words: running, accumulated

Common phrases: cumulative total, cumulative sales, cumulative score

ADDING STATEMENTSC2

Joining one statement to another without showing a difference or choice between them.

  • “And” is a cumulative conjunction.
  • The teacher explained cumulative linking between clauses.
  • These cumulative conjunctions add another fact to the sentence.

Similar words: additive

Common phrases: cumulative conjunction, cumulative coordination

Questions about cumulative

What does cumulative mean?

Made by combining several separate amounts or effects.

What is cumulative in other languages?

Türkçe: birleşik · Español: acumulativo · Français: cumulatif · Deutsch: kumulativ · Italiano: cumulativo · 日本語: 累積的な

How do you pronounce cumulative?

It is pronounced /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/.

How do you use cumulative in a sentence?

The cumulative effect of these changes was huge. Small daily worries can cause cumulative stress.

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