What does addition mean?
Addition means (uncountable) The act of adding anything..
Addition
/əˈdɪʃ.ən/ · noun
Meaning
(uncountable) The act of adding anything..
Definitions by Sense
- (uncountable) The act of adding anything.
- Anything that is added.
- (uncountable, arithmetic) The arithmetic operation of adding.
- (music) A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half.
- (chiefly law) A title annexed to a person's name to identify him or her more precisely.
- (heraldry) Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honour.
- (organic chemistry) an organic reaction where two or more molecules combine to form a larger one (the adduct).
Example Sentences
The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long.
[…]They clip vs drunkards, and with Swiniſh phraſe / Soyle our addition, and indeede it takes / From our atchieuements, though perform’d at height / The pith and marrow of our attribute[…]
Synonyms for addition
Antonyms for addition
Related Words
Word Forms
- additions
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for addition?
Common synonyms include adding, annexation, inclusion, extra.
What is the opposite of addition?
Possible antonyms include exclusion, reduction, deduction, subtraction.
How do you use addition in a sentence?
The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long.
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