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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

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

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

Word origin

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.