addition /ə-dĭsh′ən//ə-dĭsh′ən/
noun
- The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.
- Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
- The process of adding or joining something to something else, typically to make it larger.
"The addition of a porch to the house would increase its resale value."
noun
- The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.
- Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.
- The process of adding or joining something to something else, typically to make it larger.
"The addition of a porch to the house would increase its resale value."
- Something added.
"This painting would make a fine addition to the museum's collection."
- The act of adding two or more things together; -- opposed to subtraction or diminution.
- Anything added; increase; augmentation.
"a piazza is an addition to a building"
Similar: increase augmentation
idiom
- (in addition) Also; as well.
- (in addition to) Over and above; besides.
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