accumulsion
Accumulation refers to the process of gathering or acquiring something over time. This can apply to a wide range of contexts. In economics, accumulation can describe the growth of wealth or capital, either for individuals or for nations. This often involves saving and investing money. In biology, accumulation might refer to the build-up of substances within an organism, such as the storage of fat or the accumulation of toxins.
The concept also appears in geology, where it describes the gradual build-up of sediments or rock layers.