Addendum

/əˈdendəm/
noun

An extra part added to a book, document, or speech, usually at the end.

The author added an addendum to the book to explain important changes in the field since the book was published.
Visual representation of "addendum" - An extra part added to a book, document, or speech, usually at the end.

Often appears as...

  • addendum to the document
  • addendum to the contract

Usage tips

General, Academic

noun

An additional clause in a contract often containing conditions or requirements.

The contract includes an addendum that requires the buyer to maintain insurance coverage for the property.
Visual representation of "addendum" - An additional clause in a contract often containing conditions or requirements.

Often appears as...

  • contract addendum
  • lease addendum

Usage tips

Formal

noun

An extra part added to a book, document, or speech, usually at the end.

The author added an addendum to the book to explain important changes in the field since the book was published.
Visual representation of "addendum" - An extra part added to a book, document, or speech, usually at the end.

Often appears as...

  • addendum to the document
  • addendum to the contract

Usage tips

General, Academic

noun

An additional clause in a contract often containing conditions or requirements.

The contract includes an addendum that requires the buyer to maintain insurance coverage for the property.
Visual representation of "addendum" - An additional clause in a contract often containing conditions or requirements.

Often appears as...

  • contract addendum
  • lease addendum

Usage tips

Formal

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Often Postscripts

Addenda are often used to add afterthoughts or explain updates.

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See the addendum for recent study results.
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Technical Details

Can contain detailed information like statistical data or references.

Illustration for Technical Details
Refer to the addendum for the technical specifications.
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Clarification Purpose

Used to clarify or correct earlier content within the main text.

Illustration for Clarification Purpose
The error on page 47 is corrected in the addendum.
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Often Postscripts

Addenda are often used to add afterthoughts or explain updates.

Illustration for Often Postscripts
See the addendum for recent study results.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Technical Details

Can contain detailed information like statistical data or references.

Illustration for Technical Details
Refer to the addendum for the technical specifications.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarification Purpose

Used to clarify or correct earlier content within the main text.

Illustration for Clarification Purpose
The error on page 47 is corrected in the addendum.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Often Postscripts

Addenda are often used to add afterthoughts or explain updates.

Illustration for Often Postscripts
See the addendum for recent study results.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Technical Details

Can contain detailed information like statistical data or references.

Illustration for Technical Details
Refer to the addendum for the technical specifications.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Clarification Purpose

Used to clarify or correct earlier content within the main text.

Illustration for Clarification Purpose
The error on page 47 is corrected in the addendum.
Visual representation of the word "Addendum"

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Quote examples

Lionel Barber

English Journalist

For the BBC and others, a free website is an obvious and relatively cheap addendum to their main purpose of streaming news and entertainment on screen to a mass audience.
Portrait of Lionel Barber

Quote examples

P. J. O'Rourke

American Comedian

A deadly sins addendum is long overdue. Life has changed since Pope Gregory the Great scribbled his initial list in the sixth century.
Portrait of P. J. O'Rourke

Quote examples

Rebecca Serle

American Writer

Writing is hard. It takes commitment and determination and a good part talent. It's not an afterthought, an addendum - it's a career.
Portrait of Rebecca Serle

Quote examples

Ryan Gosling

Canadian Actor

They say never meet your heroes. But the addendum to that is 'unless they're Harrison Ford.
Portrait of Ryan Gosling

Quote examples

Lionel Barber

English Journalist

For the BBC and others, a free website is an obvious and relatively cheap addendum to their main purpose of streaming news and entertainment on screen to a mass audience.
Portrait of Lionel Barber

Quote examples

P. J. O'Rourke

American Comedian

A deadly sins addendum is long overdue. Life has changed since Pope Gregory the Great scribbled his initial list in the sixth century.
Portrait of P. J. O'Rourke

Quote examples

Rebecca Serle

American Writer

Writing is hard. It takes commitment and determination and a good part talent. It's not an afterthought, an addendum - it's a career.
Portrait of Rebecca Serle

Quote examples

Ryan Gosling

Canadian Actor

They say never meet your heroes. But the addendum to that is 'unless they're Harrison Ford.
Portrait of Ryan Gosling
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