Antonyms for accumulation

Grammar : Noun

Spell : uh-kyoo-myuh-ley-shuh n

Phonetic Transcription : əˌkyu myəˈleɪ ʃən

Definition of accumulation

Origin : late 15c., from Latin accumulationem (nominative accumulatio) "a heaping up," noun of action from past participle stem of accumulare "to heap up, amass," from ad- "in addition" (see ad-) + cumulare "heap up," from cumulus "heap" (see cumulus).

noun gathering or amassing

Example sentences :

It has been the accumulation of years, and was intended as a provision for you and Robert.
Extract from : « Brave and Bold » by Horatio Alger

You'll get an accumulation on your ship that will shoot off like lightning—millions of volts!
Extract from : « The Hammer of Thor » by Charles Willard Diffin

With them was a bundle of newspapers and an accumulation of mail matter.
Extract from : « The Woman-Haters » by Joseph C. Lincoln

This place is remarkable for the accumulation of Aztec and Spanish antiquities.
Extract from : « Aztec Land » by Maturin M. Ballou

History fills up some of its gaps by an accumulation of reasonings.
Extract from : « Introduction to the Study of History » by Charles V. Langlois

Hil found an accumulation of letters and invitations waiting her arrival.
Extract from : « Australia Revenged » by Boomerang

His fingers struck an accumulation of rubbish that had been tossed into the corner.
Extract from : « The Whispering Spheres » by Russell Robert Winterbotham

Hallock was evidently relieving an accumulation of irritation.
Extract from : « The Forbidden Trail » by Honor Willsie

It is the duty of government to encourage the accumulation of the savings of industry.
Extract from : « An Essay on Professional Ethics » by George Sharswood

They contain alkalies which help to lessen the accumulation of uric acid.
Extract from : « No Animal Food » by Rupert H. Wheldon

Synonyms for accumulation

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