addition — the action or process of adding something to something else
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of adding something to something else
Pronunciation (IPA): /əˈdɪʃən/
Example Sentences
- My mom's cooking is perfect, but the addition of my dad's jokes makes dinner time unbearable.
- In addition to being late, he forgot his homework again.
- The addition of a swimming pool increased the house value significantly.
addition
NOUN[/əˈdɪʃən/]
the action or process of adding something to something else
The addition of a scoop of ice cream made the simple waffle an even more delightful dessert.
The addition of one more log ensured a warm fire throughout the night.
Honoring the traditional recipe without any conditional doubt, the chef made a final addition of cinnamon.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'additio', itself stemming from the verb 'addere' meaning 'to add' or 'to give to'. The term reflects the Roman practice of accumulating quantities, as if placing numbers one by one onto a counting surface.
Breakdown
ad- (to, toward) + -dare (give) → addere (to add) + -tio (noun suffix indicating action or result) = additio (the act of adding)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom's cooking is perfect, but the addition of my dad's jokes makes dinner time unbearable.”
“In addition to being late, he forgot his homework again.”
“The addition of a swimming pool increased the house value significantly.”
“Simple addition becomes rocket science when you're sleep-deprived.”
“The newest addition to our family is a goldfish named Einstein.”
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