accreting
|ac-cret-ing|
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/əˈkriːtɪŋ/
(accrete)
gradual growth
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accrete' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accretus,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'crescere' meant 'grow.'
Historical Evolution
'accretus' transformed into the French word 'accréter,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accrete' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to grow or increase by gradual addition.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to grow or increase by gradual addition.
The planet is accreting material from the surrounding disk.
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Last updated: 2025/04/15 20:21