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addition

[əˈdɪʃ(ə)n]

addition Definition

  • 1the process of adding something to something else
  • 2a thing added to something else as an extra or supplementary part

Using addition: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "addition" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The addition of a new wing to the hospital was completed last year.

  • Example

    I made some additions to the recipe to make it more flavorful.

  • Example

    The book includes an addition on the history of the region.

addition Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for addition

Antonyms for addition

Phrases with addition

  • as well as; besides

    Example

    In addition to his regular job, he also volunteers at the animal shelter.

  • as well as; besides

    Example

    In addition to his regular job, he also volunteers at the animal shelter.

  • basic arithmetic operations used to calculate sums and differences

    Example

    Students learn addition and subtraction in elementary school.

Origins of addition

from Latin 'additio', meaning 'addition'

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Summary: addition in Brief

'Addition' [əˈdɪʃ(ə)n] refers to the process of adding something to something else, or a thing added to something else as an extra or supplementary part. It can be used in contexts ranging from construction to cooking, as in 'The addition of a new wing to the hospital was completed last year.' Phrases like 'in addition' and 'in addition to' are used to denote additional items or information, while 'addition and subtraction' refers to basic arithmetic operations.

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