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Accretive

Adjective

1. Marked by the process of growth or increase.

Example sentence: The accretive nature of the company's investments has steadily increased its profits over the years.

Finance

2. Describing a transaction or action that adds value or enhances the financial position.

Example sentence: The acquisition of the rival company proved to be highly accretive, leading to a significant boost in our market share.

Linguistics

3. Pertaining to the gradual development or expansion of a language by incorporating new words or forms.

Example sentence: English has evolved into a diverse and accretive language, borrowing words from various sources throughout history.

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