Addition

usgb/əˈdɪʃn/
noun

The process of adding something to something else.

The addition of a new room will make the house bigger
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Often appears as...

  • in addition to
  • make an addition
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Physical Addition

Refers to attaching or joining actual objects or building parts.

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The newest addition of a pergola beautified our backyard.
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Metaphorical Extension

Used metaphorically to indicate more content or features.

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The addition of bonus chapters adds value to the book.
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accessionadjunctappendageaugmentenlargeexpansionextensibilityincreaseinsertionplussupplement
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