cumulative effect

noun

: an effect produced by something happening over a long period of time

the cumulative effect(s) of smoking on the body

Examples of cumulative effect in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Compounding wisdom is the cumulative effect of thoughtful decisions—shaped by patience, discipline and a willingness to focus on the long term when others become distracted by short-term outcomes—repeated consistently over long periods of time. — Christopher Poch, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026

The difference likely is multifold and surely part of a cumulative effect of compressed offseasons after playing 21 postseason games in the previous seven seasons. — Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026

Were my tears simply the cumulative effect of relaxation, beauty, and time in unusually close quarters with strangers encouraged to be vulnerable? — Charley Ward, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Aug. 2026

These seemingly modest improvements can have a cumulative effect over time. — Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 6 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for cumulative effect

• affect
• aspect
• bedecked
• bisect
• collect
• connect
• correct
• deflect
• detect
• direct
• dissect
• eject