cumulative
//ˈkjuːmjələtɪv//
Adjective
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more cumulativeComparative
most cumulativeSuperlative
1
Increasing or increased in quantity, degree, or force by successive additions.
The cumulative effect of stress can lead to serious health problems.
2
Formed by the addition of new material of the same kind.
The cumulative data from all the surveys will be published next month.
3
(of a voting system) Giving each voter as many votes as there are candidates, with the option of giving all votes to one candidate.
The company uses cumulative voting to elect its board of directors.