Add-on

Quick meaning: Add-on is a noun meaning (sometimes attributive) Something which can be appended to something else.

Meaning

(sometimes attributive) Something which can be appended to something else.

More Meanings

1. (poker) Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.
2. (video games) Synonym of expansion pack.
3. (computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.

Example Sentences

Payments made before an add-on sale must be allocated entirely to the previous contract or contracts.

Microdrives that can hold several gigabytes (see Figure 2.20) have been available as add-ons for portable devices.

Word Forms

• add-ons
• addon

Synonyms for add-on

Depending on context, synonyms include addition, supplement, add-in, plug-in.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include additional, supplement, supplementary, supplemental, supplementation, addition.

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