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The word "accumulated" derives from the Latin verb "accumulare," which means "to pile up" or "to heap together." This verb is derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *ek-, meaning "out, away," and *ku-, which relates to bending or hooking. The original sense of "accumulare" was thus to gather or heap together things that were spread out or scattered.
In English, the word "accumulated" first appeared in the 14th century, initially with the meaning of "to pile up." Over time, it acquired its broader sense of "to gradually acquire or build up a large amount of something." Today, the word is commonly used in various contexts, including finance, economics, and science.
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