Meaning & Definition of Additive in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A substance added to another substance to modify its properties.

  Example Sentence: Food additives are used to enhance flavor and preserve freshness.

• Definition: Relating to a property of addition.

  Example Sentence: In mathematics, an additive property is the ability to add two numbers together.

Etymology

Origin: From Latin 'additivus', from 'addere' meaning 'to add'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• additive manufacturing: A process of creating objects by adding material layer by layer.
• additive color: A color model where colors are created by mixing different wavelengths of light.

Translations

• Spanish: aditivo

• French: additif

• German: Additiv

• Russian: добавка

Related Words

• add: To join or combine something.

• addendum: An item of additional material added to a document.

Slang Meanings of additive

• Meaning: A substance that enhances potency or effect, often in a positive way.

  Example Sentence: That new caffeine additive in drinks really boosts energy.

• Meaning: A person or thing that adds value or excitement.

  Example Sentence: He's the additive to our team that makes everything more fun.