Adder
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈædɚ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Adder is a noun meaning A name loosely applied to various snakes more or less resembling a viper.
Meaning
A name loosely applied to various snakes more or less resembling a viper.
More Meanings
- A sea stickleback or adder fish (Spinachia spinachia).
- Someone who or something which performs arithmetic addition; a machine for adding numbers.
- An electronic device that adds voltages, currents or frequencies.
- Something which adds or increases.
- (obsolete) Any snake.
Example Sentences
They sought out cost adders with an eye toward eliminating them.
Word Forms
- adders
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include propagate, summer, lookahead, stung, acrochord, viper.
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