additional
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- additionally adverb
- preadditional adjective
Etymology
Origin of additional
Explanation
If your parents get you a cell phone and add it to their plan as an additional line, they are adding one more line to their bill, so additional means another or one more. Even though they added an additional line to their plan, your parents might ask you to pay for the additional charges. That means they will see how much more your phone usage adds to their plan, and will charge it back to you. If you complain, they might say to avoid additional conflict, you can just get your own plan and pay all of the bills!
Vocabulary lists containing additional
Academic Vocabulary: Core Tier 2 Words, List 1
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Example Sentences
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Researchers emphasize the need for additional molecular and DNA-based studies to better understand its evolutionary background, trace its geographic origins, and measure its full impact as a natural controller of urban pests.
From Science Daily • May 1, 2026
The volume will increase to 4 million once the additional automation is installed, which will make the building the fourth highest-volume distribution center in CVS’s network.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 1, 2026
The readout served as a trigger for investor interest “ahead of additional oncology data catalysts this year and beyond,” she wrote, adding that these will be “the key value driver” for Moderna stock.
From Barron's • May 1, 2026
She voted in favor of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which allocated $46.5 billion for border wall construction and additional funds for hiring Border Patrol agents.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
“Make sure the teleporter did not do additional damage to his weak brain.”
From "Klawde: Evil Alien Warlord Cat" by Johnny Marciano and Emily Chenoweth
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