in addition — used to add extra information to what has already been said
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: used to add extra information to what has already been said
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn əˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My roommate snores loudly. In addition, he eats my food without asking.
- The restaurant serves excellent pasta. In addition, the prices are very reasonable.
- In addition to being a terrible cook, my dad thinks he's a master chef.
in addition
ADVERB[/ɪn əˈdɪʃən/]
used to add extra information to what has already been said
A character in addition stacking books and materials on a growing desk collection
In addition to what you have, more blessings bloom and bonus riches rise in endless motion
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'in' (in, into) and 'additio' (adding, something added), derived from 'addere' (to add). The phrase emerged in Middle English as a calque of Latin constructions used to introduce supplementary information.
Breakdown
in (preposition: in, into) + addition (noun: the act of adding, from Latin addere 'to add' + -tion suffix) = in addition (phrase meaning: furthermore, also)
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📝Examples
“My roommate snores loudly. In addition, he eats my food without asking.”
“The restaurant serves excellent pasta. In addition, the prices are very reasonable.”
“In addition to being a terrible cook, my dad thinks he's a master chef.”
“She speaks three languages fluently. In addition, she's learning sign language.”
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