cumulative

• Beschreibt etwas, das durch aufeinanderfolgende Hinzufügungen mit der Zeit in Menge, Stärke oder Wirkung zunimmt; auch etwas, das sich aus gesammelten Einzelteilen insgesamt ergibt.

Describes something that increases in amount, strength, or effect over time through successive additions.

1. Increasing by successive additionsB2formal

   Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.

   Kumulativ

   • The cumulative effect of the medication became apparent after several weeks.
   • The cumulative rainfall for the month exceeded the annual average.
   • The cumulative cost of the repairs was much higher than expected.

   Synonymeaccumulativeadditivegrowingincrementalprogressive

   Antonymedecreasingdiminishingsubtractive

2. Total from combined partsB2formal

   The total amount of something after all parts have been added together.

   Kumulativ

   • The cumulative score after three rounds was 245 points.
   • The cumulative profit for the year reached a record high.
   • The cumulative impact of the changes was significant.

   Synonymeaccumulatedaggregatecollectivecombinedtotal

   Antonymedistributivesubtotal