accrementitial
|ac-cre-men-ti-tial|
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/ˌækrəˈmɛnʃəl/
growth by addition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accrementitial' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accrementum,' where 'ac-' meant 'toward' and 'crescere' meant 'to grow.'
Historical Evolution
'accrementum' transformed into the English word 'accrementitial' through the influence of scientific Latin.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'growth by addition,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
pertaining to growth by external addition or accumulation.
The accrementitial growth of the coral reef was evident over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 17:36