cumulative

IPA: kjˈumjʌɫʌtɪv

adjective

  • Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
  • That is formed by an accumulation of successive additions.
  • (linguistics) Adding one statement to another.
  • 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.
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Examples of "cumulative" in Sentences

  • However, long-term cumulative mortality increased from 4.7% to 7.4% over the same period.
  • At the core of Frey's thoughts on the subject is what he calls the cumulative law of information value.
  • Taking the experience of IRCA as a starting point, we estimate that comprehensive immigration reform would yield at least $1.5 trillion in cumulative U.S. gross domestic product over 10 years.
  • The study predicted that ultimately the benefits of immigration reform would go beyond pure tax revenue and would yield at least $1.5 trillion in cumulative U.S. gross domestic product over 10 years.

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