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Plural for growth or increase by the gradual accumulation of additional layers or matter
“Sponges grow by accretion and therefore lack a fixed primary axis.”
Plural for a thing formed or added by gradual growth or increase
“Unfortunately it's weighted down with accretion upon accretion of utterly self-indulgent pomposity.”
Plural for a quantity or group of accumulated items
“The basement was cluttered with an accretion of dusty old books and vintage vinyl records.”
Plural for a flow inward or into something
Plural for an asset or object bought or obtained
Plural for a physical area or expanse, usually large
Plural for a distinct outgrowth on a body or plant, resulting from disease or abnormality
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