cumulative
/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/adj
High School
1
Incorporating all current and previous data up to the present or at the time of measuring or collating.
2
That is formed by an accumulation of successive additions.
3
Adding one statement to another.
4
That tends to accumulate.
5
Having priority rights to receive a dividend that accrue until paid.
6
(of evidence, witnesses, etc.) Intended to illustrate an argument that has already been demonstrated excessively.
Sound Patterns & Rhymes
Alliteration
Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)
Assonance
Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing