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cumulative

[ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv]

cumulative Definition

increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.

Using cumulative: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "cumulative" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The company's profits showed a cumulative increase over the past five years.

  • Example

    The effects of smoking are cumulative and can lead to serious health problems.

  • Example

    The team's cumulative effort led to their victory in the championship.

  • Example

    The cumulative effect of the noise pollution was unbearable.

cumulative Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for cumulative

Antonyms for cumulative

Phrases with cumulative

  • the sum of the frequencies of all values up to a certain value in a statistical distribution

    Example

    The cumulative frequency of scores below 80 was 120.

  • a sentence that begins with an independent clause followed by a series of subordinate constructions (phrases or clauses) that gather details about a person, place, event, or idea

    Example

    She opened the door, revealing a room filled with sunlight, the scent of fresh flowers, and the sound of birds chirping—a perfect morning.

  • a voting system in which each voter is given a number of votes equal to the number of candidates, and they can distribute them among the candidates as they wish

    Example

    In the board meeting, they decided to use cumulative voting to elect the new members.

Origins of cumulative

from Latin 'cumulare', meaning 'to heap up'

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Summary: cumulative in Brief

The term 'cumulative' [ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv] describes something that increases in quantity, degree, or force through successive additions. It can refer to profits, efforts, effects, or other measurable quantities, as in 'The company's profits showed a cumulative increase over the past five years.' 'Cumulative' also has specific meanings in statistics, grammar, and voting systems.