Accretion: meaning, definitions and examples
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accretion
[ ษหkriหส(ษ)n ]
astronomy
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or material.
Synonyms
accumulation, growth, increase.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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accretion |
This word is also repeated by mistake here; to avoid redundancy, it's the same as the previous context.
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accumulation |
Refers to the process of gradually gathering or amassing things, often used in contexts where items, wealth, or data are collected.
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growth |
Used to describe the process of developing or expanding, often applied to living organisms, economies, or businesses.
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increase |
Refers to a rise in number, size, amount, or degree, and can be used in a wide variety of contexts.
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Examples of usage
- The planet grew through the accretion of smaller particles.
- Stellar accretion is the process by which a star gains mass from its surrounding material.
geology
The process of growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of sediment.
Synonyms
accumulation, deposition, sedimentation.
Which Synonym Should You Choose?
Word | Description / Examples |
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accretion |
Primarily used in scientific contexts to describe the gradual growth or increase of layers or matter over time.
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sedimentation |
Specifically used to describe the process of sediment settling out of a fluid. Commonly used in geological and environmental contexts.
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deposition |
Often used in geological or legal contexts. In geology, it refers to the laying down of sediment carried by wind, water, or ice. In law, it refers to the sworn, out-of-court testimony of a witness.
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accumulation |
Used more generally to describe the gradual collection or gathering of items or quantities over time. Can be used in everyday situations.
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Examples of usage
- The formation of new land is often due to the accretion of sediment in river deltas.
- Accretion plays a crucial role in shaping the Earth's surface over time.
Translations
Translations of the word "accretion" in other languages:
๐ต๐น acrรฉscimo
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคญเคฟเคตเฅเคฆเฅเคงเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Akkretion
๐ฎ๐ฉ akresi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฐะบัะตััั
๐ต๐ฑ akrecja
๐ฏ๐ต ๅข็ฉ
๐ซ๐ท accrรฉtion
๐ช๐ธ acreciรณn
๐น๐ท birikim
๐ฐ๐ท ์ถ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชุฑุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ akrece
๐ธ๐ฐ akrรฉcia
๐จ๐ณ ็งฏ่
๐ธ๐ฎ akrecija
๐ฎ๐ธ aukning
๐ฐ๐ฟ ำฉัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ artฤฑm
๐ฒ๐ฝ acreciรณn
Etymology
The word 'accretion' comes from the Latin word 'accretionem', meaning 'a growing larger'. It has been used in English since the 17th century to describe the process of gradual growth or increase, especially in the fields of astronomy and geology.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,894, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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