accumulation synonyms

accumulation

n.

  1. The act of amassing

    collection, buildup, amassing, accretion, aggregation, augmentation, inflation, addition, enlargement, multiplication, intensification, accession, agglomeration, growth, collecting, amassment, gathering, hoarding, growth by addition, increase, conglomeration.

    Antonyms reduction*, dispersal*, diminution. *

  2. A heap

    mass, pile, quantity; see heap.

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