adder
Translation
adder, adder circuit
Examples
An adder is a type of venomous snake.
An adder is a type of venomous snake.
The CPU contains a full adder circuit.
The CPU contains a full adder circuit.
Grammar Patterns
((an adder)) a type of snake An adder is a venomous snake.
((an adder)) a circuit that adds numbers The CPU uses a binary adder.
Similar Words
Synonyms: viper, snake
Etymology
From Old English 'næddre' (a snake), which became 'adder' through a misdivision of 'a nadder' as 'an adder'. The computing sense comes from 'add' + '-er'.
Memory Tips
Remember that an 'adder' can 'add' a deadly bite. For the computing term, it's a device that 'adds' numbers.