cumulative
1 of 1adjective/ˈkjumjəˌleɪtɪv/
Forms:more cumulative,most cumulative
1
increasing gradually as more and more is added
- The cumulative effect of daily exercise is improved physical fitness.
- The student's understanding of the subject grew through the cumulative study of each chapter.
- The company's profits showed a cumulative increase over the past few years.
- With each additional layer of paint, the artwork gained a cumulative depth of color.
- The cumulative impact of pollution on the environment is a cause for concern.