Cumulatively: meaning, definitions and examples

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.

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.