debt-accumulating
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/dɛt əˈkjuːmjəˌleɪtɪŋ/
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/dɛt əˈkjuːmjʊˌleɪtɪŋ/
(accumulate)
gather gradually
Etymology
Etymology Information
'accumulate' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'accumulare,' where 'ad-' meant 'to' and 'cumulus' meant 'heap or pile.'
Historical Evolution
'accumulare' transformed into the French word 'accumuler,' and eventually became the modern English word 'accumulate' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to heap up or pile,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to gather or collect over time.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
referring to the process of increasing the amount of debt over time.
The company is in a debt-accumulating phase due to its recent investments.
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Last updated: 2025/03/13 17:13