buildup
An accumulation; an increase; a gradual developmentAn accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
» He's internalised a buildup of rage.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)An accumulation; an increase; a gradual development.
Snow buildup on roads makes for hazardous driving.
There was a buildup of pressure in the boiler.
Ansammlung, Aufbau, Anstieg
the act of building up an accumulation
(countable, uncountable)The construction of a composite core to repair a damaged tooth.
Examples
20 sentencesHe's internalised a buildup of rage.
Loosen the bottle cap to prevent pressure buildup.
Squeegee the shower walls to prevent soap scum buildup.
I enjoy the slow buildup of progress in incremental games.
Clean the stove regularly to prevent food buildup and odors.
Translations
5 languagesBy meaning 1
Origin
Deverbal from build up.Deverbal from build up.
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Forms
plural: buildupsAntonyms
1 antonymsWord family
2 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable