Cumulative
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Cumulative is an adjective meaning Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
Meaning
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
More Meanings
- That is formed by an accumulation of successive additions.
- That tends to accumulate.
- (finance) Having priority rights to receive a dividend that accrue until paid.
- (law) (of evidence, witnesses, etc.) Intended to illustrate an argument that has already been demonstrated excessively.
Example Sentences
As for knowledge which man receiveth by teaching, it is cumulative, not original.
The argument […] is in very truth not logical and single, but moral and cumulative.
The state wants to bring in ten blood-spatter experts to testify. Your Honor, that is cumulative testimony.
Synonyms for cumulative
Depending on context, synonyms include accumulative, additive.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include accumulative, additive, compounding, cumulation, accrual, accrued.
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