ADDITION


Meaning of ADDITION in English

n. Function: noun

something that tends to increase something else (as in size, number, or content) FF1C; there are several new additions to our staff FF1E;

Synonyms: accession, accretion, augmentation, increase, increment, raise, rise

Related Words: accessory, adjunct, appanage, appurtenance, supplement; continuation, extension, rider; accrual, accruement, accumulation

Contrasted Words: deduction, lessening, reduction

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