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

The Padres are losing far more often over the last two weeks (11 of 13 entering Monday), but Padres manager Craig Stammen pushed back against the notion that a cumulative effect of mounting injuries has contributed to the team’s swoon. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 June 2026

Each individual choice feels minor, but the cumulative effect could potentially push high performers out the door. —William Jones june 8, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 8 June 2026

The challenge at this summer’s World Cup lies in the cumulative effect of transitioning between environments across matches, and the variability this creates for preparation, recovery, and performance. —Alan McCall, New York Times, 5 June 2026

This cumulative effect has made USA Fencing redouble its outreach to Hollywood, especially given the location of the 2028 games. —Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 28 May 2026

Rhymes for cumulative effect

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