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accretion


noun
1. an increase by natural growth or addition (Freq. 2)
Syn:
accumulation
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary, accrete
Hypernyms:
increase, increment, growth
Hyponyms:
backup, buildup, deposition, deposit
2. something contributing to growth or increase
- he scraped away the accretions of paint
- the central city surrounded by recent accretions
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary
Hypernyms:
addition, increase, gain
3. (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary
Topics:
astronomy, uranology
Hypernyms:
increase, increment, growth
4. (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary, accrete
Topics:
biology, biological science
Hypernyms:
increase, increment, growth
5. (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary
Topics:
geology
Hypernyms:
increase, increment, growth
6. (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
Derivationally related forms:
accretionary
Topics:
law, jurisprudence
Hypernyms:
inheritance, heritage

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