additions
|ad-di-tions|
B1
/əˈdɪʃənz/
(addition)
adding together
Etymology
Etymology Information
'addition' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'additio,' where 'ad-' meant 'toward' and 'ditio' meant 'a giving.'
Historical Evolution
'additio' transformed into the Old French word 'addicion,' and eventually became the modern English word 'addition' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a giving or adding,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'the process of adding something.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the process of adding something to something else.
The additions to the building were completed last year.
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Noun 2
something that is added to something else.
The new wing is a great addition to the museum.
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Last updated: 2025/05/04 08:06