Meaning
The act or process of accruing; accumulation.
Etymology
Origin: Middle English
Etymology tree English accrue Proto-Indo-European *h₂el- Proto-Indo-European *-is Proto-Indo-European *h₂élisder.? Proto-Italic *-ālis Latin -ālisbor. Old French -albor. ▲ Latin -ālis Old French -elbor. ▲ Latin -ālisbor. Middle English -al English -al English accrual From accrue + -al.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
deferralprepayment
NYT Puzzle Appearances
Accepted in 3 recorded puzzles: