cumulative
/ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/
cu · mu · la · tive
ˈkjuː · mjə · lə · tɪv
English Definition
adj. growing by addition
Significado en Español
acumulativo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
tích lũy
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Example Sentence
The cumulative effect is significant.
累积效应很明显。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
cumulate(accumulate)+ive(adj.)
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the word that is closest in meaning to “cumulative”:
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A
Incremental
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B
Immediate
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C
Destructive
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D
Temporary
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A — Incremental.
“cumulative” means adj. growing by addition
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ effect of daily saving made her wealthy over many years.
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sudden
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B
single
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C
instant
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D
cumulative
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D — cumulative.
“cumulative” means adj. growing by addition
Common questions about “cumulative”
What does “cumulative” mean?
cumulative — adj. growing by addition. In Chinese: 累积的，渐增的.
How do you pronounce “cumulative”?
cumulative is pronounced /ˈkjuːmjələtɪv/. It breaks into 4 syllables: cu · mu · la · tive.
How do you use “cumulative” in a sentence?
The cumulative effect is significant. (累积效应很明显。)
What are synonyms for “cumulative”?
aggregate, total — all close in meaning to cumulative (adj. growing by addition).
Is “cumulative” an ISEE Lower-level word?
Yes. cumulative appears on the iSEE Vocab Lower list, which covers 615 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “cumulative”?
cumulate(accumulate)+ive(adj.)
