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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: accession, increment, enlargement, increase
- something added.
Synonyms: appendix, supplement, accession, increment, enlargement, increase
- 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
/ əˈdɪʃən /
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
/ ə-dĭsh′ən /
- The act, process, or operation of adding two or more numbers to compute their sum.
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- pread·dition noun
- read·dition noun
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Origin of addition1
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Idioms and Phrases
- in addition to, as well as; besides:
In addition to directing the play, she designed most of the scenery.
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In addition to its new small body, Sony also announced a new super-compact 28-60mm lens.
In addition to the product premieres, Apple made an ambitious environmental announcement.
The move to offer a cheaper watch follows Apple’s iPhone SE strategy to offer a new device with fewer features in addition to keeping an older model for sale.
In addition to having more people living on the coasts than ever before, the hurricanes themselves are getting stronger.
If you are a person who organizes your charging cables and never has enough outlets, this dimmable lamp would make an excellent addition to your space.
In addition, foreign films were limited by a system of licensure to a third of the number of domestic films.
In addition to visiting the tomb of John Paul, who died of natural causes in 2005, Agca asked to see his successor, Pope Francis.
In addition to the negative on-field attention, off-the-field problems were just as bad this year.
In addition, he had made prudent investments and, except for his wine cellar, did not live lavishly.
In addition, because House Democrats were cut out of the negotiations over the bill, they don't feel any incentive to play ball.
With each division, in addition to the divisional staff, there were officers detached from the headquarters staff.
Now in addition to that I had something else in my own college course—something of the same sort of thing but better.
The “Compañia General de Tabacos” lost about ₱30,000 in cash in addition to the damage done to their offices and property.
In future years the poor-rate (so-called) will include, in addition to these, all other rates levyable by the Corporation.
During the last century these were recast, and addition made to the peal, which now consists of twelve.
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What is a basic definition of addition?
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 does addition come from?
The first records of the word addition come from around 1350. It ultimately comes from the Latin additiōn-, which comes from the verb addere, meaning “to add.”
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What are some other forms related to addition?
- preaddition (noun)
- readdition (noun)
What are some synonyms for addition?
What are some words that share a root or word element with addition?
What are some words that often get used in discussing addition?
What are some words addition may be commonly confused with?
How is addition 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) November 23, 2020
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) November 18, 2020
Every two years I reassess my bridesmaid list. Some upgrades, some cuts, some additions (bigger budget)
— Angela Trimbur (@angelatrimbur) March 27, 2016
Try using addition!
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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