Addition

Definition

Addition is a noun that refers to the process of adding or combining two or more quantities, items, or concepts to produce a sum or to increase in size, number, or importance.

Parts of Speech

• Noun

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈdɪʃən/
• Respelling: uh-DISH-uhn

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /əˈdɪʃən/
• Respelling: uh-DISH-uhn

Etymology

The word "addition" originates from the Latin term "additio," meaning "a bringing to" or "an adding," derived from "addere" (to add). The term entered Middle English in the late 14th century, retaining its association with the act of adding.

Derivatives

• Add (verb)
• Additional (adjective)
• Additive (noun/adjective)
• Additionally (adverb)
• Adder (noun)

Synonyms

• Augmentation
• Increase
• Supplement

Antonyms

• Subtraction
• Reduction
• Decrease

Usage

The term "addition" is commonly used in mathematics and in everyday contexts to describe combining quantities or elements to form a whole. For example, "The addition of more staff improved efficiency," or "In arithmetic, addition is one of the basic operations."

Related Terms

• Subtraction: The process of taking one quantity away from another.
• Summation: The act of adding together or the result of this process.
• Accretion: Growth or increase by gradual accumulation.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• The process of adding something to something else: Refers to the act of combining or joining quantities, elements, or concepts.
  • Example: "The addition of a new wing increased the building's capacity."
• A mathematical operation in which two or more numbers are combined to yield a sum: In mathematics, addition refers to calculating the total of multiple values.
  • Example: "The addition of 3 and 5 results in 8."
• Something added or introduced to increase size, number, or value: Describes an element introduced to enhance or expand the original structure or concept.
  • Example: "The new software feature was a valuable addition to the application."