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Addition: Definition, Usage & Examples (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：finding the total (addition)
addition
/əˈdɪʃn/
n.
Putting numbers together to find a total.
finding the total
➕
/ˈfaɪndɪŋ ðə ˈtoʊtl/
n.
The mathematical operation of combining numbers to calculate their sum.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'additio', from 'ad-' (to) + 'dare' (to give).
💡 Mnemonic
Think of 'add' in 'addition' – it's all about adding things together.
📖 Example
The young student proudly showed his parents the page in his workbook where he successfully solved his first addition problems, like 2+3=5.
A student demonstrates his solved addition exercises to his parents.
🔗 Collocations
in addition to – besides; as well as
make an addition – to add something numerically
simple addition – basic mathematical adding
🔄 Synonyms
summation (n.) – the process of adding numbers together
adding (n.) – the act of combining quantities
totalization (n.) – the act of finding the total
🚫 Antonyms
subtraction (n.) – the process of taking one number away from another
🌱 Derivatives
add (v.) – to combine numbers
additional (adj.) – extra; added
additive (adj.) – relating to addition
📖 Cultural Story
Derived from Latin 'additio', meaning 'a giving to'. Entered English via Old French in the 14th century, initially used in legal and mathematical contexts.
Meaning 2：new inclusion (addition)
addition
/əˈdɪʃn/
n.
Something new that is added to a group, collection, or place.
new inclusion
➕
/nuː ɪnˈkluːʒn/
n.
Something that is newly included or attached to an existing group, collection, or place.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
The new treadmill was a fantastic addition to the gym, and all the members started using it right away.
A new treadmill is appreciated as a valuable new element in the gym.
🔗 Collocations
welcome addition – a new element that is appreciated
latest addition – the most recent thing added
valuable addition – a useful new inclusion
🔄 Synonyms
inclusion (n.) – the act of including something new
appendage (n.) – something attached or added
supplement (n.) – an extra element added
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
add (v.) – to join or include something
additional (adj.) – extra; supplementary
addendum (n.) – an item added later
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