CUMULATIVE Synonyms: 21 Similar and Opposite Words

cumulative

adjective

ˈkyü-myə-lə-tiv

Definition of cumulative

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produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things a cumulative weight gain of 20 pounds over the course of a year

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Recent Examples of cumulative Alliance members contributed $66 million in 2025, bringing their cumulative contributions to $509 million, according to the report. — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 14 Sep. 2026 Consultant Eric Cender said the tax levy budget includes general and cumulative building funds. — Carole Carlson, Chicago Tribune, 10 Sep. 2026 Its cumulative on-grid electricity generation has exceeded 1,000 TWh. — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 9 Sep. 2026 Imax 70mm screenings for The Odyssey have earned a cumulative $66 million worldwide and the company has added dates in Nolan’s preferred format. — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for cumulative

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The choice of Miami Beach as the festival’s long-term home is less accidental than accumulative.

— Desjah Altvater, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
According to a new paper, published in the Journal of Geophysical Research, accumulative stresses in the Earth’s crust in California are higher today than at any point over the last 1,000 years, raising concerns over the potential for a massive rupture in the Los Angeles region.

— Victor Tangermann, Futurism, 10 June 2026

Definition of accumulative

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Still, Suresh Vasudevan, CEO of enterprise AI startup Clockwork Systems, said even incremental updates matter, given how quickly the technology is transforming business and software development.

— Jonathan Vanian, CNBC, 6 Sep. 2026
In the eyes of rival executives, Moreno opted for the flashy purchase over steady, incremental expenditures.

— Andy McCullough, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of incremental

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This is a gradual loss of muscle mass that actually begins around age 30.

— Sarah Klein, Washington Post, 5 Sep. 2026
On the ground, the front lines have remained largely static, with Russia making only gradual gains in its attempt to take the whole of Ukraine's Donbas region.

— Miles J. Herszenhorn, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2026

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