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additional

American  
[uh-dish-uh-nl] / əˈdɪʃ ə nl /

adjective

  1. added; more; supplementary.

    additional information.


additional British  
/ əˈdɪʃənəl /

adjective

  1. added or supplementary

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Other Word Forms

  • additionally adverb
  • preadditional adjective

Etymology

Origin of additional

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

Example Sentences

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Corrections & Amplifications Jefferies analysts estimate Venezuela could, in three to five years, produce an additional 500,000 barrels of oil a day through its current joint ventures.

From The Wall Street Journal

Los Angeles and Ventura county coastal and valley regions could receive roughly half an inch to an inch more rain, with mountain areas getting one to two additional inches Sunday, officials said.

From Los Angeles Times

Later in the week strong winds and heavy rain could bring an additional hazard as a deep area of low pressure sweeps across the UK.

From BBC

As an additional learning needs teacher, many of Chanel's skills were easily transferable and the English speaking pull drew her down under.

From BBC

Other U.S. officials said there are no current plans to deploy additional servicemembers or to ask Congress for money for Venezuela.

From The Wall Street Journal