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addition
[ uh-dish-uhn ]
noun
- the act or process of adding or uniting.
- the process of uniting two or more numbers into one sum, represented by the symbol +.
- the result of adding.
Synonyms: , , ,
- something added.
Synonyms: , , , , ,
- a wing, room, etc., added to a building, or abutting land added to real estate already owned.
- Chemistry. a reaction in which two or more substances combine to form another compound.
addition
/ əˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act, process, or result of adding
- a person or thing that is added or acquired
- a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol +
- a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe
- obsolete.a title following a person's name
- in additionadverb also; as well; besides
- in addition topreposition besides; as well as
addition
- The act, process, or operation of adding two or more numbers to compute their sum.
Other Word Forms
- a·徱tDz noun
- a·徱tDz noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of addition1
Idioms and Phrases
- in addition to, as well as; besides:
In addition to directing the play, she designed most of the scenery.
More idioms and phrases containing addition
see in addition .Synonym Study
Example Sentences
And it’s safe to say that today, Gurr’s mind — in addition to his body of work — still soars.
In addition to that, the gap between the results achieved by Scotland's richest and poorest school pupils is as wide as it was a decade ago when the government named it as a priority.
In addition to the first-round pick, the Chargers are slated to make two selections Friday with the 55th and 86th overall picks.
Wednesday's judgement ruled that mixed-sex schools must have single-sex toilets, but they can have gender neutral toilets in addition to that.
Zoo staff were thrilled to finally meet the long green additions, which were seized by Spanish authorities in a 2017 bust of more than 600 illegally trafficked reptiles.
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More About Addition
is a basic definition ofaddition?
Addition is a mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are combined to equal a greater number. The word addition also refers to the act of adding. More generally, it refers to an increase or boost applied to something. Addition has a few other senses as a noun.
Addition is one of math’s basic operations. Two or more numbers are united to result in a greater number, called a sum. The symbol used for addition is +, which is called a plus sign.
Real-life examples: Here are some basic examples of addition: 2 + 2 = 4, 17 + 35 = 52, 143 + 64 = 207.
Used in a sentence: I’m teaching the kids to use addition to figure out how much money they need to pay for lunch.
An addition is something that has been joined or combined with something else to enhance it or provide more to it.
Real-life examples: Recipes can be improved or made more flavorful by using additions such as spices. Accessories and decorations are used as additions to things like cars or clothing to make them look nicer or more stylish.
Used in a sentence: Paintings and flowers make nice additions to any room.
Relatedly, addition can refer to new rooms or wings that are attached to a building.
Used in a sentence: The college is planning a new addition to the campus library.
Addition is also used to refer to the act or an instance of adding to something or increasing it in some way.
Used in a sentence: The roller coaster became much more popular after the addition of exciting music and amazing decorations.
Where doesaddition come from?
The first records of the word addition come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from the Latin 徱پō-, which comes from the verb addere, meaning “to add.”
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are some other forms related to addition?
- preaddition (noun)
- readdition (noun)
are some synonyms for addition?
are some words that share a root or word element with addition?
are some words that often get used in discussing addition?
are some words addition may be commonly confused with?
How isaddition used in real life?
Addition is a common word used in the context of math and in general.
If anyone ever feels dumb, keep in mind I still use my calculator to do basic addition.
— tessfeller (@tessfeller)
Huh, I didn't realize siu mai/siomai is a common Filippino dish. Fascinating to see all the variations with additions of jicama, citrus and a chicken variation.
— Karon Liu (@karonliu)
Every two years I reassess my bridesmaid list. Some upgrades, some cuts, some additions (bigger budget)
— Angela Trimbur (@angelatrimbur)
Try usingaddition!
Is the following math problem an example of addition?
5 x 6 = 30
Definitions and idiom definitions from Dictionary.com Unabridged, based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2023
Idioms from The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company.
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