cumulative effect
noun
: an effect produced by something happening over a long period of time
the cumulative effect(s) of smoking on the body
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The cumulative effect of these unexpected encounters with so many unfamiliar aesthetics and ideas was disorienting and thrilling.
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Dean Kissick, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The cumulative effect of these factors underscores the importance of maintaining a robust and resilient AD infrastructure to avoid the extensive financial and operational repercussions of downtime.
—John Hernandez, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The cumulative effect could impact the state's economy and businesses that rely on smooth air transportation.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Although inflation may have moderated overall, the cumulative effect is that more money is coming out of our pockets.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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Dean Kissick, Harper's Magazine, 2 Dec. 2024
The cumulative effect of these factors underscores the importance of maintaining a robust and resilient AD infrastructure to avoid the extensive financial and operational repercussions of downtime.
—John Hernandez, Forbes, 11 Sep. 2024
The cumulative effect could impact the state's economy and businesses that rely on smooth air transportation.
—Justin Gest, Newsweek, 20 Jan. 2025
Although inflation may have moderated overall, the cumulative effect is that more money is coming out of our pockets.
—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 14 Jan. 2025
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“Cumulative effect.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cumulative%20effect. Accessed 19 Feb. 2025.
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