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adder

 

[ ˈadər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

venomous snake

A small venomous snake found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Adders have the ability to change color to match their surroundings and are known for their distinctive zigzag pattern along their backs.

Synonyms

serpent, snake, viper.

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Word Description / Examples
adder

Used to refer to a small, venomous snake, particularly in the UK. Often found in fields, woods, and coastal dunes.

  • We saw an adder basking in the sun during our hike.

Examples of usage

  • The hiker was bitten by an adder while walking through the forest.
  • Adders are commonly found in grassy areas and woodlands.
Context #2 | Noun

calculator

A device or electronic circuit for adding numbers or quantities.

Synonyms

adding machine, calculator.

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adder

This word also refers to a type of snake, specifically a venomous one. This use is common in discussing wildlife.

  • They spotted an adder in the bushes during their hike
calculator

Best used to describe a device or software application for performing various mathematical operations, not limited to addition. It is the most common term for such a device today.

  • She grabbed her calculator to check the complex math problem
adding machine

Refer to an old mechanical or electronic device used for adding numbers, often found in office environments before the widespread use of modern calculators.

  • The secretary used an adding machine to sum the daily receipts

Examples of usage

  • She used an adder to calculate the total expenses for the month.
  • The adder displayed the sum of the two numbers on its screen.

Translations

Translations of the word "adder" in other languages:

🇵🇹 soma

🇮🇳 जोड़ने वाला (joḍane vālā)

🇩🇪 Addierer

🇮🇩 penambah

🇺🇦 додавальник

🇵🇱 dodawacz

🇯🇵 加算器 (kasan-ki)

🇫🇷 additionneur

🇪🇸 sumador

🇹🇷 toplayıcı

🇰🇷 덧셈기 (deotssemgi)

🇸🇦 جامع (jāmiʿ)

🇨🇿 sčítač

🇸🇰 sčítačka

🇨🇳 加法器 (jiāfǎ qì)

🇸🇮 seštevalnik

🇮🇸 samanlagari

🇰🇿 қосқыш (qosqys)

🇬🇪 დამატება (damateba)

🇦🇿 əlavə edən (əlavə edən)

🇲🇽 sumador

Etymology

The word 'adder' has Old English origins, derived from the word 'nædre,' which meant serpent or snake. In Old English, 'nædre' was used to refer to any type of snake, but over time, 'adder' became more specific to venomous snakes. The association with the word 'add' in the sense of increasing or joining numbers is a more recent development.

See also: add, addable, added, addict, adding, addition, additional, additions, additive, addon.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,068, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.