cumulative
adjectiveIncreasing or developing as successive additions or effects build on one another.
THE WORDCRAFT REFERENCE SHELF
Find the right alternative. Search original words, aliases, meanings, synonyms, and related expressions. Compare each choice in its intended sense.
7 entries matching "developing" / Showing 1-7
Clear all filtersIncreasing or developing as successive additions or effects build on one another.
An explanation that adds detail, or the process of developing an idea more fully.
Addition of explanatory detail
Closest synonyms
Beginning to emerge or develop.
Developing subtly or gradually in a harmful way.
Developing by stages or favoring reform and new approaches.
Developing in stages
Closest synonyms
More alternatives and senses in the full reference.
Moving, responding, or developing with little speed or energy.
Connected with a change from one condition, stage, or system to another.
The headwords are the original WordCraft collection. Related alternatives can include words outside that collection. Open a full reference to compare the sense and usage note.