accumulative

/ˌæk.jʊ.mjʊ.ˈɪv, ˌæk.jʊ.ˈmʌ.lɪv/

Definitions

1. adjective

Tending to accumulate or increase in amount or degree over time.

“The company’s accumulative profits have exceeded expectations.”

2. noun

A sum or total of amounts accumulated over time, especially in a financial context.

“The accumulative dividend paid to investors was substantial.”

Synonyms

  • amassing
  • cumulative
  • incremental

Antonyms

  • declining
  • decreasing
  • diminishing