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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    accumulation growth increase expansion addition augmentation enlargement increment buildup aggregation collection gathering deposition sedimentation concretion coalescence amalgamation unification consolidation integration merging fusing blending combining accretionary adherence adhesion cohesion accumulation agglomeration conglomeration amalgam composite compound mixture blend union alliance merger fusion synthesis buildup development progression advancement enhancement improvement intensification concentration centralization unification solidification stabilization reinforcement strengthening fortification.

    Meaning of Accretion

    The process of growth or increase through the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

    Definitions

    • The process of growth or increase through the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter, typically as a result of deposition or amalgamation.
    • The formation of a celestial object, such as a star or planet, through the accumulation of dust and gas.
    • In law, the increase in value of property due to natural causes, such as the accumulation of sediment.

    Etymology of Accretion

    The word "accretion" comes from the Latin "accretio", which means "a growing together" or "an increase", derived from "ac-" (to) and "crescere" (to grow).
    The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the process of growth or increase through accumulation.

    Example Uses

    • The accretion of sediment on the riverbed over time has changed the course of the river.
    • The accretion of wealth and power by the ruling elite has led to widespread inequality.
    • The formation of the planet is believed to have occurred through the accretion of dust and gas in space.

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    reduction decrease decline diminution erosion depletion exhaustion dissipation dispersion separation division disintegration decomposition deterioration decay loss subtraction deduction removal elimination destruction demolition annihilation extinction abolition cancellation abrogation relinquishment abandonment rejection refusal denial negation.

    Related Nouns

    accumulation growth increase expansion addition buildup aggregate collection deposit sediment concretion amalgam composite compound mixture union alliance merger fusion synthesis development progression advancement enhancement improvement concentration centralization unification solidification stabilization reinforcement.

    Related Verbs

    accumulate grow increase expand add build deposit sediment concretize amalgamate combine merge fuse synthesize develop progress advance enhance improve concentrate centralize unify solidify stabilize reinforce strengthen fortify.

    Related Adjectives

    accumulative growing increasing expansive additive buildable depositional sedimentary concretive amalgamated composite compound mixed unified allied merged fused synthetic developmental progressive advancing enhancing improving concentrative centralizing unifying solidifying stabilizing reinforcing strengthening fortifying.