Addon: meaning, definitions and examples

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addon

 

[ หˆรฆdษ’n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

software

An extra feature or enhancement that can be added to a software program to increase its functionality.

Synonyms

extension, mod, plugin

Examples of usage

  • This addon allows you to customize the appearance of your browser.
  • I installed an addon that helps me manage my emails more efficiently.
Context #2 | Noun

gaming

An additional component or downloadable content that expands the gameplay or content of a video game.

Synonyms

DLC, expansion pack, extra content

Examples of usage

  • The new addon for the game includes new maps and characters.
  • Players can purchase addons to enhance their gaming experience.

Translations

Translations of the word "addon" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น complemento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅ‚เคฐเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Ergรคnzung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tambahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะพะฟะพะฒะฝะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dodatek

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฟฝๅŠ ๆฉŸ่ƒฝ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท complรฉment

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ complemento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท eklenti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ถ”๊ฐ€ ๊ธฐ๋Šฅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุถุงูุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ doplลˆek

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ doplnok

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้™„ๅŠ ็ป„ไปถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dodatek

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ viรฐbรณt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะผัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒขแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ษ™lavษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ complemento

Etymology

The term 'addon' originated in the computing industry, specifically in the context of software development. It gained popularity with the rise of internet browsers and video games, where users could enhance their experiences by installing additional features. The concept of addons has become widespread in various digital platforms, allowing users to customize and improve their software or gaming experiences.

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