additional

[ uh-dish-uh-nl ]

adjective

1. added; more; supplementary:

   additional information.

additional

/ əˈdɪʃənəl /

adjective

1. added or supplementary

Derived Forms

• adˈditionally, adverb

Other Words From

• ad·dition·al·ly adverb
• pread·dition·al adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of additional¹

First recorded in 1630–40; addition + -al ¹

Example Sentences

But additional damage was limited because of the quick response by firefighters.

From Los Angeles Times

A potential deal would likely establish a timeline for the withdrawal of Israeli forces from the south of Lebanon and include the deployment there of thousands of additional troops of the Lebanese army.

From BBC

In a letter to city officials, the California Department of Housing & Community Development warned such additional restrictions could put the city out of compliance with state housing law.

From Los Angeles Times

Residential properties exposed to flood risk are overwhelmingly overvalued, especially in coastal areas, the researchers warn, as property price discounts do not compensate for the additional insurance costs payable.

From Science Daily

Cedars-Sinai had acknowledged the need to improve Black maternal health and put additional policies in place after Johnson died, the letter said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• added
• further
• increased
• new
• other
• supplementary