cumulative effect

Frequency: 8.015.2 per million words

the state of something being influenced by a series of events over time

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  • The cumulative effect of taking the medication over several months was a significant improvement in his health.
  • Scientists are concerned about the cumulative effect of plastic pollution on marine ecosystems.
  • The cumulative effect of daily stress can lead to serious burnout.
  • Over 30 years, the cumulative effect of compound interest is truly astonishing.
  • We cannot ignore the cumulative effect of years of neglect on the city's infrastructure.
  • The cumulative effect of studying a little bit each day is far greater than cramming at the last minute.
  • It was the cumulative effect of many small decisions that ultimately changed her life's direction.
  • Policymakers must consider the potential cumulative effect of these new regulations on small businesses.
  • Researchers are studying the cumulative effect of sleep deprivation on cognitive function.
  • The revolution was not a single event but the cumulative effect of decades of social unrest.