Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to grow or increase in size, amount, or degree by the gradual accumulation of additional parts or material.

“The company’s accretive growth strategy helped it expand its market share.”

2. adjective

Increasing or tending to increase in value or worth.

“The investor’s portfolio showed accretive returns over the past year.”

3. adjective

Tending to increase in size or amount through the addition of new elements, such as cells in a population or territories in a country.

“The country’s accretive expansion led to the creation of new provinces.”