(n): a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
(n): something contributing to growth or increase
(n): a quantity that is added
(n): (astronomy) the formation of a celestial object by the effect of gravity pulling together surrounding objects and gases
(n): a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
(n): (biology) growth by addition as by the adhesion of parts or particles
(n): a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
(n): (geology) an increase in land resulting from alluvial deposits or waterborne sediment
(n): a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important
(n): (law) an increase in a beneficiary's share in an estate (as when a co-beneficiary dies or fails to meet some condition or rejects the inheritance)
(n): that which is inherited; a title or property or estate that passes by law to the heir on the death of the owner
