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- pronunciation:
dI
shn
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
the process of finding the total of two or more numbers.
The first example of addition that we often learn is 1+1=2.
- antonyms:
- subtraction
- similar words:
- counting
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| definition 2: |
anything that is added to something else.
The addition to our house will give us a new bedroom.This baby is an addition to our family.- synonyms:
- extension
- similar words:
- contribution, increase
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| related words: |
accessory, amendment, more |
adjective + (n.)addition
attractive, chemical, delicious, excellent, key, late, later, minor, net, new, nice, rear, recent, useful, valuable, welcome, western, wonderful, worthy
verb + (n.)addition
beat, blend, mix, result, update
(n.)addition
+ verb
absorb, scrape, stir
noun + (n.)addition
architect, correction, mixture, renovation, yellow
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The word addition
contains the following part:
-ion
Latin
noun-forming suffix
that means the act, process, or result of
  More about this word part:
The suffix -ion
attaches to bases that are Latin verb stems ending in s or t.
Example words:
action, addition, admission, ambition, attention, conclusion, condition, confusion, construction, direction, dictionary, mission, nation, permission, prescription, question, reaction, revolution, satisfaction, section, session, solution, television, transaction
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