noun

addition

addition, supplement, extension

The addition of a new room was expensive.

The addition of a new room was expensive.

He is a welcome addition to the team.

He is a welcome addition to the team.

She is quick at addition and subtraction.

She is quick at addition and subtraction.

((in addition to sth.)) as well as (sth.) In addition to his salary, he gets a bonus.

((an addition to sth.)) a person or thing added to (sth.) The new player is a great addition to the team.

Synonyms: supplement, extension; Antonyms: subtraction, removal

From Latin 'addere' (to add), from 'ad-' (to) + 'dare' (to give).

Think of it as the noun form of the verb 'to add'. Visualize a plus sign (+) for the mathematical meaning.

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