CEFR C2

unaccumulation

noun

Meaning

The act or process of reducing or not increasing the amount of something, such as debt or assets, over time. This can be a deliberate strategy, as in the case of a company trying to reduce its debt burden, or it can be the result of external factors, such as economic downturns or changes in market conditions.

Examples

  • The company's unaccumulation of debt was a major factor in its ability to weather the financial crisis.
  • The government's policy of unaccumulation of foreign reserves has been criticized by some economists.