accretions

Definitions

The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter.

A substance or structure that has been added to something else by a natural process of growth or accumulation.

Examples

The geological survey revealed several mineral accretions that had formed over thousands of years.

The company's rapid growth was largely due to the steady accretions of smaller firms into its corporate structure.

Synonyms

accumulations additions growths buildups increments enlargements deposits

Antonyms

reductions decreases losses diminutions subtractions erosions wastage