noun

addition

addition, supplement, extension

This is a new addition to our team.

This is a new addition to our team.

The child is learning addition and subtraction.

The child is learning addition and subtraction.

In addition to soup, I ordered a salad.

In addition to soup, I ordered a salad.

an addition to ((sth.)) something added to (sth.) This is a new addition to our collection.

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

Synonyms: supplement, enhancement; Antonyms: subtraction, removal

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

This is the noun form of the verb 'add'. Think of 'add' plus the suffix '-ition', which often denotes an action or process.

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