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addition
What does addition mean?
addition (noun): a component that is added to something to improve it.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
How do you use addition in a sentence?
- The addition of a bathroom was a major improvement. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
- The addition of cinnamon improved the flavor. (Princeton WordNet 3.1)
How do you pronounce addition?
/əˈdɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does addition come from?
Sense of “what is added” dates from 14th century, from Middle English addicioun, addition.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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What does “addition” mean?
a component that is added to something to improve it
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a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
Not quite: that's what award means.
a paved part of road, usually in a village or a town
Not quite: that's what street means.
the main meal of the day, often eaten in the evening
Not quite: that's what dinner means.
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