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addition

nounfemininegeneral usevery common/ɐdiˈsɐ̃w̃/a·di·ção

Definitions

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1

The mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers to get a total.

Usage examples

“Children practice addition using blocks and counters.”
“The addition of 7 and 8 gives 15.”

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Antonyms

Common combinations

simple additionto do an additionaddition sign (+)
2

The act or process of adding something to something else.

Usage examples

“The addition of garlic enhanced the flavor of the sauce.”
“The team celebrated the addition of a talented new player.”

Common combinations

addition of ingredientsaddition of a new member