noun
- plural of cumulation; the process or result of accumulating or gathering together; a heap or mass formed by accumulation
- in law and education, the act of holding multiple positions, degrees, or honors simultaneously
Usage: formal; often used in academic or technical contexts
Usage: formal; chiefly British
Examples
- The cumulations of dust and debris in the attic required a thorough cleaning.
- Over decades, the cumulations of scientific data transformed our understanding of climate.
- The cumulations of wealth in a few hands raised concerns about economic inequality.
- The university's policy on cumulations of degrees allowed students to pursue multiple qualifications.
- Sediment cumulations at the river delta created new land formations.
- The cumulations of small daily efforts eventually led to significant progress.