accumulated
UK: əˈkjuːmjəleɪtɪd | US: əˈkjumjəˌleɪtɪd
adj. gathered or increased in quantity over time
vt. (past tense of "accumulate") to gather or collect gradually
The word "accumulate" originates from Latin accumulare, combining ad- (meaning "to" or "toward") and cumulare (meaning "to heap"). The root cumul- refers to a pile or mass, reflecting the idea of gradual gathering. Over time, the suffix -ate was added to form the verb, and -ed marks the past tense or participle. The word’s evolution mirrors the literal and figurative process of piling things up.
Dust had accumulated on the shelves after months of neglect.
Over the years, she accumulated a vast collection of rare books.
The snow accumulated quickly during the storm.
His wealth was accumulated through wise investments.
The data accumulated from the experiment supported their hypothesis.