Addition
noun
The process of adding something to something else.
The addition of a new room will make the house bigger
Often appears as...
- in addition to
- make an addition
noun
The operation of adding two or more numbers together.
She is good at addition and subtraction
Often appears as...
- addition problem
- learn addition
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Mathematical
noun
Something added.
The new garage was an addition to the house
Often appears as...
- home addition
- addition to the family
noun
The inclusion of extra features or elements.
The addition of graphics made the presentation more engaging
Often appears as...
- addition of features
- addition of elements
noun
The process of adding something to something else.
The addition of a new room will make the house bigger
Often appears as...
- in addition to
- make an addition
noun
The operation of adding two or more numbers together.
She is good at addition and subtraction
Often appears as...
- addition problem
- learn addition
Usage tips
Mathematical
noun
Something added.
The new garage was an addition to the house
Often appears as...
- home addition
- addition to the family
noun
The inclusion of extra features or elements.
The addition of graphics made the presentation more engaging
Often appears as...
- addition of features
- addition of elements
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Pro Tip 1/2Physical Addition
Refers to attaching or joining actual objects or building parts.
The newest addition of a pergola beautified our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Extension
Used metaphorically to indicate more content or features.
The addition of bonus chapters adds value to the book.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Addition
Refers to attaching or joining actual objects or building parts.
The newest addition of a pergola beautified our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Extension
Used metaphorically to indicate more content or features.
The addition of bonus chapters adds value to the book.
Pro Tip 1/2Physical Addition
Refers to attaching or joining actual objects or building parts.
The newest addition of a pergola beautified our backyard.
Pro Tip 2/2Metaphorical Extension
Used metaphorically to indicate more content or features.
The addition of bonus chapters adds value to the book.
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