buildup

Definitions

An accumulation or increase of something over a period of time.

A period of preparation or development leading up to an event.

The process of increasing the strength or size of something, such as military forces.

Examples

The buildup of tension in the room was palpable as the two rivals stared each other down.

Regular maintenance is necessary to prevent the buildup of sediment in the water pipes.

Synonyms

accumulation increase growth expansion development gathering stockpile

Antonyms

reduction decrease diminution depletion decline shrinkage dissipation