Cumulative

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1. Adjective

Composed of parts in a heap; forming a mass; aggregated.

2. Adjective

Augmenting, gaining, or giving force, by successive additions; as, a cumulative argument, i. e., one whose force increases as the statement proceeds.

3. Adjective

Tending to prove the same point to which other evidence has been offered; -- said of evidence.

4. Adjective

Given by same testator to the same legatee; -- said of a legacy.
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