Additional

usgb/əˈdɪʃənl/
adjective

An extra amount or part.

She was asked to do some additional work on the weekend.
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Often appears as...

  • additional charges
  • additional resources
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Beyond Expected

Use 'additional' to describe something more than what was planned or previously agreed upon.

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The project will require additional funding beyond the initial budget.
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Quantitative Increase

'Additional' often signifies an increase in quantity or number of things rather than a change in quality.

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We need to hire additional staff to handle the workload.
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Incremental Additions

Think of 'additional' as adding pieces to an existing set, not replacing them.

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Our teacher gave us additional exercises to practice at home.
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addaugmentcomplementaryextrafurtherincreasemoreplussecondarysupplementary
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