(uh·KREE·shun) (Noun)
Meaning:
The process of growth or increase, typically by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter
Usage:
1. The _______________of sediment along the riverbank eventually formed a new island.
2. The company’s growth was due to the _____________of wealth from several successful ventures.
Read this story to remember this word:
Amidst the cosmos, where celestial bodies danced to the ancient rhythms of creation, there existed a phenomenon known as accretion. This gradual gathering of dust, gas, and cosmic debris birthed stars and planets, entities majestic in their complexity. On a small, blue planet, a parallel of this cosmic accretion unfolded, not of matter, but of knowledge and wisdom. Here, civilizations grew, layer upon layer, each generation a testament to the accretion of human understanding, a reminder that from the smallest beginnings can emerge wonders vast and infinite, a tribute to the enduring power of growth and accumulation.
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