buildup
|build/up|
B2
/ˈbɪldˌʌp/
accumulation or preparation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'buildup' originates from the combination of 'build' and 'up', where 'build' meant 'to construct' and 'up' indicated 'increase or rise'.
Historical Evolution
'build' and 'up' were combined in the 20th century to form the modern English word 'buildup'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to construct upwards', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'accumulation or preparation'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a gradual accumulation or increase of something.
The buildup of traffic was due to the road construction.
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Noun 2
the process of developing or preparing for something.
The buildup to the event was filled with excitement.
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