Definition of cumulative Cumulative

/kjuˈmjʌlʌtɪv/ - [kyumyulutiv] - cu•mu•la•tive

We found 10 definitions of cumulative from 4 different sources.

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What does cumulative mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Adjective

cumulative - increasing by successive addition; "the benefits are cumulative"; "the eventual accumulative effect of these substances"
  accumulative
  additive characterized or produced by addition; "an additive process"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • cumulative (Adjective)
    Incorporating all data up to the present.
  • cumulative (Adjective)
    That is formed by accumulation of successive additions.
  • cumulative (Adjective)
    That tends to accumulate.
  • cumulative (Adjective)
    Having priority rights to receive a dividend that accrue until paid.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • cumulative (a.)
    Composed of parts in a heap; forming a mass; aggregated.
  • cumulative (a.)
    Augmenting, gaining, or giving force, by successive additions; as, a cumulative argument, i. e., one whose force increases as the statement proceeds.
  • cumulative (a.)
    Tending to prove the same point to which other evidence has been offered; -- said of evidence.
  • cumulative (a.)
    Given by same testator to the same legatee; -- said of a legacy.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • cumulative
    Increasing or growing by accumulation or successive additions.

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