accretal
|ac-cre-tal|
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/əˈkriːtəl/
growth by addition
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accretal' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accretus,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'crescere' meant 'to grow.'
Historical Evolution
'accretus' transformed into the English word 'accretion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accretal.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow by addition,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to accretion.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or resulting from the process of accretion.
The accretal growth of the coral reef was evident over the years.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 19:21