cumulatively
|cu-mu-la-tive-ly|
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/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪvli/
(cumulative)
increasing by accumulation
Etymology
Etymology Information
'cumulatively' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'cumulare,' where 'cumulus' meant 'heap' or 'pile.'
Historical Evolution
'cumulare' transformed into the French word 'cumuler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'cumulative' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to heap up or pile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'increasing by successive additions.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adverb 1
in a way that increases in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
The effects of the medication are felt cumulatively over time.
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Last updated: 2025/04/20 01:42