Noun
- To grow, usually by the gradual addition of layers of matter- Something formed as a result of this growth
Synonyms
addition, increase, augmentation
Usage
1. Over the last few years, his health suffered and his size grew due to the accretion of layers of fat and flesh on hid body
2. The last part of the edition is a latter accretion.
Antonyms
diminish, shrink
Accrete, Verb
Accrete, Verb
