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compounding

noun

ˈkəmˌpaʊndɪŋ

Meaning

The process whereby interest is added to an amount of money and future interest is calculated on the total.

The process in which an asset's earnings, from either capital gains or interest, are reinvested to generate additional earnings over time.

Compounding interest increases the value of investments over time.

Compounding allows investments to grow exponentially over time.

amplifying, escalating, growth, accumulation, exponential return

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amplifying, escalating

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growth, accumulation, exponential return

diminishing, reducing, simple interest, loss, depreciation

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diminishing, reducing

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simple interest, loss, depreciation

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