cumulate Meaning & Definition
What Does Cumulate Mean?
Cumulate is a verb that means to gather or pile in a heap. It is also used to mean to combine into one.
Word Facts for Cumulate
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkyü-myə-ˌlāt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Synonyms | conglomerate, gather and amass |
| Verb forms | cumulates, cumulating, cumulated |
Cumulate Definition (Verb)
- to gather or pile in a heap
- to combine into one
- to build up by addition of new material
- to become massed
Synonyms of Cumulate
Cumulate synonyms and antonyms →Cumulate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
cu·mu·lat·ed
cu·mu·lat·ing
cu·mu·late adjective
cu·mu·la·tion noun
cumulate
cumulated
cumulates
cumulating
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cumulations
cumulate (third-person singular simple present cumulates, present participle cumulating, simple past and past participle cumulated)
cumulate (comparative more cumulate, superlative most cumulate)
cumulate (countable and uncountable, plural cumulates)
Origin of Cumulate
Origin 1: Latin cumulatus, past participle of cumulare, from cumulus mass
Origin 2: First attested in 1534; borrowed from Latin cumulātus, perfect passive participle of cumulō (“to pile up”), see -ate (etymology 1, 2 and 3). Sporadic use of the participle up until Early Modern English.
First Known Use
1534t
How to Pronounce Cumulate
You say cumulate as /ˈkyü-myə-ˌlāt/. It has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kyü).
Cumulate: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is cumulate?
Cumulate is a verb.
What is another word for cumulate?
You can replace cumulate with words such as conglomerate, gather and amass. See the full list of cumulate synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of cumulate?
The past tense of cumulate is cumulated. The present participle is cumulating.