Addition: meaning, definitions and examples
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addition
[ əˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]
mathematical operation
The action or process of adding something to something else. It is the process of combining two or more numbers to get a total.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The addition of 2 and 3 results in 5.
- She is practicing addition with her students.
extra item
An extra item that is added to something.
Synonyms
add-on, extra, supplement.
Examples of usage
- The ice cream sundae comes with the addition of whipped cream and a cherry.
- He made the decision to move forward with the addition of a new feature to the product.
increase
The action of making something greater by adding to it.
Synonyms
augmentation, boost, increase.
Examples of usage
- The addition of new members to the team boosted productivity.
- The addition of technology to the classroom enhanced the learning experience.
Translations
Translations of the word "addition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 adição
🇮🇳 जोड़
🇩🇪 Addition
🇮🇩 penambahan
🇺🇦 додавання
🇵🇱 dodanie
🇯🇵 追加 (ついか)
🇫🇷 addition
🇪🇸 adición
🇹🇷 ekleme
🇰🇷 추가 (chuga)
🇸🇦 إضافة (idafa)
🇨🇿 přidání
🇸🇰 pridanie
🇨🇳 加法 (jiāfǎ)
🇸🇮 dodatek
🇮🇸 viðbót
🇰🇿 қосу
🇬🇪 დამატება
🇦🇿 əlavə
🇲🇽 adición
Etymology
The word 'addition' originated from the Latin word 'additionem', meaning 'a adding to'. It has been used in the English language since the late 14th century. The concept of addition has been fundamental in mathematics and daily life, representing the process of combining or increasing something.
See also: add, addable, added, adder, addict, adding, additional, additions, additive, addon.