addition (əˈdɪʃən
)
Definitions
noun
- the act, process, or result of adding
- a person or thing that is added or acquired
- a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol +
- mainly US Canadian a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe
- obsolete a title following a person's name
- See in addition
- See in addition to
Word Origin
C15: from Latin additiōn-, from addere to addSynonyms
View thesaurus entry=
extra,
supplement,
complement,
adjunct,
increase,
gain,
bonus,
extension,
accessory,
additive,
appendix,
increment,
appendage,
addendum,
affix,
Usage examples
But in addition as if she had no idea she even held the cup in her hands.
, Death of a Nymph (1986)In addition , asking prices appear to have fallen sharply over recent weeks.
Country Life (2004)In addition they were awarded £125 an hour travelling expenses.
Irish Times (2002)Scottish units on recent deployments have had to be brought up to operational strength by the addition of Gurkhas or Fijian volunteers.
Glasgow Herald (2001)In addition , they should pay more attention to their home safety.
, ROCKY SUNG'S GUIDE TO CHINESE ASTROLOGY AND FENG SHUI 2003 (2002)