What is another word for accumulativeness?
Pronunciation: [ɐkjˈuːmjʊlətˌɪvnəs] (IPA) 
Accumulativeness refers to the tendency to collect or gather things. Some synonyms for accumulativeness include hoarding, amassing, stockpiling, collecting, gathering, and piling up. Hoarding refers to the excessive accumulation of things and is often associated with compulsive behavior. Amassing refers to the accumulation of a large amount of something, often with a purpose or goal in mind. Stockpiling is similar to amassing but often implies a preparation for a future event or need. Collecting and gathering both suggest a deliberate effort to acquire and accumulate, with collecting often focused on specific items or categories and gathering on more general groupings. Piling up can refer to the literal act of creating piles of things or the figurative accumulation of work, responsibilities, or problems.
