accumulate and sediment; accumulated deposit
Meanings
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to accumulate and sediment; to build up gradually over time
Often used in abstract contexts to describe the slow, steady accumulation of intangible qualities like skill, knowledge, or culture.
Years of teaching practice have accumulated rich experience for him.
This ancient city has accumulated millennia of historical culture.
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Excellent works require time and dedication to accumulate.
Definition
accumulated deposit; heritage; legacy (of culture, knowledge, experience)
Refers to the tangible or intangible result of long-term accumulation, often with a positive connotation of depth and value.
This city has a deep cultural heritage.
Historical legacy helps us better understand the present.
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His success is inseparable from the accumulated knowledge of several generations of his family.
This artistic heritage cannot be replaced by any new technology.