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additions

 

[ əˈdɪʃ(ə)n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

information

Something added to something else as a further or extra part.

Synonyms

extension, extra, supplement

Examples of usage

  • The sauce is a delicious addition to the dish.
  • The new additions to the team have brought fresh ideas.
Context #2 | Noun

act of adding

The action or process of adding something to something else.

Synonyms

attachment, inclusion, insertion

Examples of usage

  • She made several additions to the document before finalizing it.
  • The addition of a new clause changed the terms of the contract.
Context #3 | Noun

mathematics

The process of combining two or more numbers to find their total.

Synonyms

aggregate, sum, total

Examples of usage

  • In addition to 5, add another 3 to get the total.
  • The addition of the numbers resulted in a sum of 20.

Translations

Translations of the word "additions" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adições

🇮🇳 वृद्धियाँ

🇩🇪 Zugaben

🇮🇩 penambahan

🇺🇦 додатки

🇵🇱 dodatki

🇯🇵 追加

🇫🇷 ajouts

🇪🇸 adiciones

🇹🇷 eklemeler

🇰🇷 추가

🇸🇦 إضافات

🇨🇿 přírůstky

🇸🇰 prídavky

🇨🇳 添加

🇸🇮 dodatki

🇮🇸 viðbætur

🇰🇿 қосымшалар

🇬🇪 მთავარი

🇦🇿 əlavələr

🇲🇽 adiciones

Etymology

The word 'addition' originates from the Latin word 'additionem' meaning 'a adding' or 'to add'. The term has been used in English since the 14th century, evolving from its Latin roots to its current usage in various contexts.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,640, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.