Accrual — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun adjective /ə-ˈkrü-əl/ ac·cru·al

Meaning & Definition of Accrual

Accrual (noun)

  1. the action or process of accruing something
  2. something that accrues or has accrued

Accrual (adjective)

  1. relating to or being a method of accounting that recognizes income when earned and expenses when incurred regardless of when cash is received or disbursed

Accrual (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something added (as by growth)

    "had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year"

    similar: accretion, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increase, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, uptick
    related: accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering, complement, accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn, jump, run-up, spike
    opposite: abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down
    near: deduction, subtraction

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Accrual

The most common words with a similar meaning to Accrual:

accretion, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increase, increment, more, plus, proliferation, raise, rise, step-up, supplement, uptick

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Accrual

Words with the opposite meaning of Accrual:

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution, drop-off, fall, falloff, lessening, loss, lowering, reduction, shrinkage, step-down

Related Words for Accrual

accumulation, assemblage, collection, gathering, complement, accession, appendix, continuation, extension, uptrend, upturn, jump, run-up, spike

Near Antonyms of Accrual

deduction, subtraction

Origin & Etymology of Accrual

accrue + -al:2

First known use: 1804

Frequently Asked Questions about Accrual

What does "Accrual" mean?

"Accrual" means the action or process of accruing something. As an a noun and an adjective, it is defined as: the action or process of accruing something.

What is another word for "Accrual"?

Other words for "Accrual" include accretion, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain and increase. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Accrual" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Accrual"?

There are 31 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Accrual". Common alternatives include accretion, addendum, addition, augmentation, boost, expansion, gain, increase, increment and more.

What is the opposite of "Accrual"?

Antonyms of "Accrual" include abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, depletion, diminishment, diminution and drop-off. Near antonyms include deduction and subtraction.

How do you use "Accrual" in a sentence?

Examples of "Accrual" in a sentence: "had an accrual of $100 through interest on my savings account last year".

Is "Accrual" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Accrual" can be used as a noun and an adjective, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Accrual"?

"Accrual" is pronounced /ə-ˈkrü-əl/ and divided into syllables as ac·cru·al.

What is the origin of the word "Accrual"?

"Accrual" comes from accrue + -al:2. First known use: 1804.