Entry Word: accumulation

Function: noun

Meaning: 1 a mass or quantity that has piled up or that has been gathered <a vast accumulation of evidence about the dangers of smoking>

Synonyms assemblage, collection, gathering

Related Words agglomerate, assortment, conglomerate, conglomeration, hodgepodge, hotchpotch, jumble, medley, mélange, mishmash, mix, mixture, motley, potpourri; agglomeration, clutter, hash, heap, litter, mass, pile; aggregate, aggregation, sum, totality; cache, fund, hoard, inventory, nest egg, reserve, stock, stockpile, store, supply

2 the act or process of becoming greater in number <the accumulation of leaves on the ground is proceeding at a much faster rate than my raking> — see multiplication