accretion - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

(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)

Synonyms

• accretion

More generic

• heritage
• inheritance

Noun

an increase by natural growth or addition

Synonyms

• accretion
• accumulation

More generic

• growth
• increase
• increment

More specific

• backup
• buildup
• deposit
• deposition

Noun

(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment

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• accretion

More generic

• growth
• increase
• increment

Noun

(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles

Synonyms

• accretion

More generic

• growth
• increase
• increment

Noun

(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases

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• accretion

More generic

• growth
• increase
• increment

Noun

something contributing to growth or increase

Synonyms

• accretion

More generic

• addition
• gain
• increase

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