cumulative

/ˈkjuːmjʊlətɪv/adjective

Building up gradually, with each new amount added to everything that came before.

Example sentence

“Small daily savings have a cumulative effect over the years.”

Pairs naturally with 'effect': small doses, savings, or errors have a cumulative effect. The related verb is 'accumulate'.

Related words

cunningClever at getting what you want, often by tricking people in a sneaky way.cumbersomeHeavy, awkward, or troublesome to deal with or carry.cupboardA piece of furniture or a closet fitted with shelves, used mainly for keeping dishes, food, or other household items.cultivateTo prepare land and raise plants, especially crops, on it.curiosityThe desire to find out about things by asking questions, exploring, or investigating.culminate(of a star, planet, or other heavenly body) To reach the highest point of its path across the sky.