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cumulative

Pronunciation: [ˈkjuːm.jʊ.lə.tɪv]

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Learn how to use cumulative in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “mathematics”

(adjective) talks about how things add up over time. Imagine you save a little money every week. Every week you save is more than the last week, so your savings grow cumulatively.

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Her cumulative savings increased every month, making her feel proud.

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His savings were not cumulative; they actually went down this year.

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How much are her cumulative savings after five months?

Context: “education”

(adjective) refers to how knowledge or skills build on top of each other. Think of it like stacking blocks; each block represents what you've learned, and you keep adding more on top.

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Her cumulative knowledge in math helped her solve complex problems easily.

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Without a cumulative understanding of the subject, he found the test very difficult.

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Is your cumulative knowledge in science enough to tackle the next project?

Context: “health”

(adjective) means that over time, the effect of something increases. For example, if you eat healthy food every day, the benefits accumulate, and you feel better overall.

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The cumulative effects of exercising regularly made her stronger and healthier.

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The cumulative impact of skipping breakfast every day had some negative effects on his health.

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What are the cumulative benefits of staying active?

How to pronounce cumulative

Pronunciation: [ˈkjuːm.jʊ.lə.tɪv]

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