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cumulatively

/ˈkjuː.mjə.lə.tɪv.li/
cu · mu · la · tive · ly
Adjective:cumulative
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• adverb

1

In a manner that increases in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions over time; as a combined whole.

Example

"The small daily expenses may seem insignificant on their own, but cumulatively they amount to a substantial portion of the annual budget."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the adjective "cumulative" plus the suffix "-ly," ultimately deriving from the Latin verb "cumulare" (to heap up), from "cumulus" (a heap or pile).

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