Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Accretions.
Accretions - as a noun
An increase by natural growth or addition
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
accumulation18Hypernyms (Closely Related)
growth13increase10increment13Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Something contributing to growth or increase
Example: "He scraped away the accretions of paint"
(astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
(biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
(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)
Example Sentences
"The geologic formations in this area contain layers of sedimentary accretions."
"The coral reef is composed of multiple layers of calcium carbonate accretions."
"Over time, the river's accretions formed a wide floodplain."
"The stalagmites in the cave are formed from mineral accretions."
"The artist used various materials to create unique accretions on the sculpture."
Word Game Points
Is ACCRETIONS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, accretions is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ACCRETIONS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is ACCRETIONS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, accretions is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordACCRETIONS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is ACCRETIONS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, accretions is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordACCRETIONS has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
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