1. things that accumulate or are added over time; gradual increases or additions
Usage: formal

Examples

• The accruements of interest made the investment more valuable over time.
• Years of small accruements to the library’s collection created an impressive archive.
• The company’s accruements of debt became a serious concern.
• His knowledge grew through steady accruements of experience.
• The accruements of dust on the shelves showed how long the room had been unused.
• Legal accruements to the contract made it increasingly complex.