addition
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.
something added.
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.
Idioms about addition
in addition to, as well as; besides: In addition to directing the play, she designed most of the scenery.
Origin of addition
1synonym study For addition
Other words for addition
1 | joining |
3, 4 | increase, enlargement; increment; accession, 4 |
supplement; appendix |
Other words from addition
- pre·ad·di·tion, noun
- re·ad·di·tion, noun
Words that may be confused with addition
- addition , edition
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How to use addition in a sentence
Alongside YOLO, “same damn time” is one of the most memorable recent additions to the lexicon.
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The contents of the subsequent additions to the Russian list, however, remain officially undisclosed.
Exclusive: Putin Imposes Secret Sanctions on Pro-Gay Obama Campaign Donors | Josh Rogin | May 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTFrom Internet addiction to binge eating, six additions to the “bible” of psychiatry.
DSM-V: Hoarding, Binge Eating & More New Mental-Disorder Diagnoses | Lizzie Crocker | April 11, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTBut other than Obama and Brennan, who can nominate additions to the list?
Among the Perpendicular additions to the church last named may be noted a very beautiful oaken rood-screen.
A one-half inch eye-piece, a micrometer eye-piece, and an attachable mechanical stage are very useful additions.
A Manual of Clinical Diagnosis | James Campbell ToddIn the Eighteenth Century repairs and additions were made by the celebrated Cliquot.
The Recent Revolution in Organ Building | George Laing MillerBuchan's force, however, was continuously obtaining additions, while Bruce was getting pinched with hunger.
King Robert the Bruce | A. F. MurisonWith respect to future additions these are covered by the policy unless it is so drawn as to show a clear intent to exclude them.
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British Dictionary definitions for addition
/ (əˈdɪʃən) /
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 +
mainly US and Canadian a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe
obsolete a title following a person's name
in addition (adverb) also; as well; besides
in addition to (preposition) besides; as well as
Origin of addition
1Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Scientific definitions for addition
[ ə-dĭsh′ən ]
The act, process, or operation of adding two or more numbers to compute their sum.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with addition
see in addition.
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