Top synonyms for “addition”: accession, add-on, gain, improver, increase, plus, summation.
Definitions
- (noun)the act of adding one thing to another“the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect”
- (noun)the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers“the summation of four and three gives seven”
- (noun)a component that is added to something to improve it“the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement”
- (noun)a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
- (noun)something added to what you already have“the librarian shelved the new accessions”
- (noun)a quantity that is added“there was an addition to property taxes this year”
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "addition"?
Common synonyms for "addition" include accession, add-on, gain, improver, increase, plus. Our thesaurus lists 7 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "addition"?
Antonyms for "addition" include subtraction. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "addition" mean?
the act of adding one thing to another Example: "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"
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