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Definition of “addition

addition (əˈdɪʃənPronunciation for addition

Definitions

noun

  1. the act, process, or result of adding
  2. a person or thing that is added or acquired
  3. a mathematical operation in which the sum of two numbers or quantities is calculated. Usually indicated by the symbol +
  4. mainly US Canadian a part added to a building or piece of land; annexe
  5. obsolete a title following a person's name
  6. See in addition
  7. See in addition to

Word Origin

C15: from Latin additiōn-,  from addere to add

Usage examples

  • But in addition as if she had no idea she even held the cup in her hands.
    Delman, David, 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 Siu-Kwong Sung, ROCKY SUNG'S GUIDE TO CHINESE ASTROLOGY AND FENG SHUI 2003 (2002)

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