Definitions
- Referring to the act of adding something to increase the size or number of something else. - Talking about a new item or element that is added to an existing group or collection. - Describing the process of including or incorporating something into a larger whole.
- Referring to something that is added to enhance or complete something else. - Talking about a secondary resource or material that is used to support or complement a primary one. - Describing a product or substance that is taken in addition to a regular diet to provide extra nutrients or health benefits.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to something that is added to something else.
- 2Both words can be used as nouns or verbs.
- 3Both words can be used to describe an increase or enhancement of something.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a complementary or supportive element.
What is the difference?
- 1Purpose: Addition is used to describe the act of adding something to increase the size or number of something else, while supplement is used to describe something that is added to enhance or complete something else.
- 2Type: Addition can refer to any type of added element, while supplement usually refers to a secondary resource or material that is used to support or complement a primary one.
- 3Usage: Addition is more commonly used in everyday language, while supplement is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts.
- 4Connotation: Addition is neutral in connotation, while supplement can have positive connotations related to health and well-being.
Remember this!
Addition and supplement are both words that describe the act of adding something to something else. However, addition is used to describe the act of adding something to increase the size or number of something else, while supplement is used to describe something that is added to enhance or complete something else. Addition is more commonly used in everyday language, while supplement is more commonly used in technical or specialized contexts.
