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Meaning & Definition of Addition in English

English

Addition

The process of adding something.


Pronunciation:

/əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

additions

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: The act or process of adding something to a group, number, or amount.

    Example Sentence: The addition of new students increased the class size.

  • Definition: A quantity or number that is added to another.

    Example Sentence: The addition of two and two equals four.

  • Definition: A section of material added to a published work.

    Example Sentence: The book has a new addition that includes updated information.

  • Definition: A mathematical operation where two or more numbers are combined.

    Example Sentence: In math class, we learned about the addition of fractions.

  • Definition: The process of joining something to something else.

    Example Sentence: The addition of a new feature to the software was well-received.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'additionem', meaning 'a putting together'.

Synonyms

addinginclusionaugmentationsupplementappendage

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • addition by subtraction: A situation where removing something improves the whole.
  • the sum of the parts: The overall result that is greater than individual components.
  • in addition to: Also; besides.

Translations

  • Spanish: adición
  • French: addition
  • German: Addition
  • Russian: добавление

Related Words

  • add: To join one thing to another.
  • additive: A substance added to something in small amounts to improve or preserve it.
  • additionals: Things that are added, especially extra items or features.

Slang Meanings of addition

  • Meaning: Extra or additional features in a product.

    Example Sentence: This phone comes with some cool additions like improved cameras.

  • Meaning: An extra benefit or bonus.

    Example Sentence: The new job has some great additions to the salary package.