cumulative
Pronunciation: [ˈkjuːm.jʊ.lə.tɪv]
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?