ACCRETION
(noun)Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Accretion.
Accretion - as a noun
An increase by natural growth or addition
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accumulation18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
growth13increase10increment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something contributing to growth or increase
Example: "He scraped away the accretions of paint"
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
(law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
Example Sentences
"The accretion of sediment forms layers of rock over time."
"The artist created a sculpture by layering an accretion of clay."
"The accretion of wealth by the elite created a large income gap."
"The accretion of snow on the roof caused it to collapse."
"The accretion of dust on the bookshelf made it difficult to see the titles."
Word Game Points
Is ACCRETION a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accretion is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACCRETION has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.
Is ACCRETION a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accretion is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACCRETION has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is ACCRETION a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accretion is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACCRETION has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
