Buildup

/ˈbɪldʌp/ noun

The process of gradually accumulating or increasing something; or an excessive accumulation of something in one place.

'Build' comes from Old English 'byldan,' and 'up' is from Old English 'upp.' Combined, 'buildup' became a noun in the 1800s to describe gradual accumulation or increase.

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