cumulative
Short definition from Wiktionary
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.
- That is formed by an accumulation of successive additions: Adding one statement to another.
- That tends to accumulate.
- Having priority rights to receive a dividend that accrue until paid.
- (of evidence, witnesses, etc.) Intended to illustrate an argument that has already been demonstrated excessively.
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