Cumulative: meaning, definitions and examples

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cumulative

 

[ หˆkjuห.mjสŠ.lษ™.tษชv ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

amount over time

Cumulative describes something that increases or grows over time by being added together. This term is often used in various fields like finance, education, and science to indicate a total that accumulates from smaller, individual parts. For instance, cumulative effects can refer to the total impact of multiple factors or events. It's important to understand the cumulative nature of certain processes, as they can lead to significant changes when looked at holistically.

Synonyms

accumulated, aggregate, collective, combined.

Examples of usage

  • The cumulative total of sugar consumed can lead to health issues.
  • Her cumulative grades improved significantly over the semester.
  • The cumulative effect of years of hard work finally paid off.
  • The project's cumulative costs exceeded the initial budget.

Translations

Translations of the word "cumulative" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cumulativo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคšเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช kumulativ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kumulatif

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบัƒะผัƒะปัั‚ะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kumulacyjny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ดฏ็ฉ็š„ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท cumulatif

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cumulativo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kรผmรผlatif

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ˆ„์ ์˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุฑุงูƒู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kumulativnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ kumulatรญvny

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ดฏ็งฏ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kumulativen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ safnaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธั‹ะฝั‚ั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒฃแƒ›แƒฃแƒšแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒฃแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kumulativ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cumulativo

Etymology

The word 'cumulative' originates from the Latin term 'cumulativus,' which means 'to pile up.' This Latin root itself comes from 'cumulo', meaning 'heap' or 'pile'. Over time, the usage of the term evolved and was adopted into English in the early 19th century, reflecting the process of gathering or accumulating together. It has since been used across various disciplines, including mathematics, statistics, and environmental science, to describe the total effect or value that builds up from individual components. The rise of industrialization and data analysis has further popularized its usage, as understanding cumulative effects has become essential in fields like environmental studies and economics.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,585 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.