additament
|ad-di-ta-ment|
C2
/əˈdɪtəmənt/
something added
Etymology
Etymology Information
'additament' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'additamentum', where 'addere' meant 'to add'.
Historical Evolution
'additamentum' transformed into the English word 'additament' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'something added', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an addition or supplement to something.
The new chapter served as an additament to the original book.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 06:06