Cumulatively: meaning, definitions and examples
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cumulatively
[ หkjuหmjสlษtษชvli ]
general usage
Cumulatively refers to a situation where things are considered together as a total rather than individually. It often relates to the progressive increase of a particular quantity or effect over time. In statistics, it denotes the accumulation of data points to make conclusions. The term is frequently used in contexts like finance, demographics, and environmental studies, indicating total sums or effects from multiple sources.
Synonyms
additively, aggregately, collectively, jointly.
Examples of usage
- The particles accumulated cumulatively over the years.
- Cumulatively, our profits have doubled since last quarter.
- The cumulative effects of the policies can be seen in the community.
Translations
Translations of the word "cumulatively" in other languages:
๐ต๐น cumulativamente
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเคฏเฅ เคฐเฅเคช เคธเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช kumulativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ secara kumulatif
๐บ๐ฆ ะบัะผัะปััะธะฒะฝะพ
๐ต๐ฑ kumulacyjnie
๐ฏ๐ต ็ดฏ็ฉ็ใซ
๐ซ๐ท cumulativement
๐ช๐ธ cumulativamente
๐น๐ท toplam olarak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ ์ ์ผ๋ก
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฑุงูู ูุงู
๐จ๐ฟ kumulativnฤ
๐ธ๐ฐ kumulatรญvne
๐จ๐ณ ็ดฏ็งฏๅฐ
๐ธ๐ฎ kumulativno
๐ฎ๐ธ samanlagt
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบัะผัะปััะธะฒัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแฃแแฃแแแชแแฃแ แแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kumulativ olaraq
๐ฒ๐ฝ cumulativamente
Etymology
The word 'cumulative' derives from the Latin word 'cumulatus', which means 'piled up' or 'heaped up'. 'Cumulatus' itself comes from the verb 'cumulari', meaning 'to heap together'. This root reflects the concept of accumulation inherent in the word. The term entered the English language in the late 15th century, initially used in various scientific and philosophical contexts to describe the process of aggregation and increase. Over time, 'cumulative' has become a common descriptor in statistics, finance, and environmental science, particularly in discussing accumulated data, effects, or trends. Its use has expanded in modern language to include various contexts where aggregation is emphasized.
Word Frequency Rank
At rank #26,274, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.
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- 26277 repositioning
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