Meaning of accumulated in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    accumulated

    Definitions

    1. brought together into a group or crowd

    Examples

    • « the accumulated letters in my office »

    Synonyms

  2. 2. periodically accumulated over time

    Examples

    • « accrued interest »
    • « accrued leave »

    Synonyms

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