Addition
/əˈdɪʃən/
nounBeginnerVery CommonGeneral
Meaning
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The process of combining numbers or quantities to get a total.
/əˈdɪʃən/
nounneutralBeginner
General
The act of adding or joining
The teacher explained the concept of addition to the students.
💡 Simply: Joining or combining things together.
How It's Used
Mathematics
"The sum of 2 and 3 is an example of addition."
Everyday usage
"The addition of a new family member brought joy to the household."
From Latin 'additio' meaning 'a adding', from 'addere' meaning 'to add'.
The word has been used in English texts since the late 15th century.
Memory tip
Think of connecting or combining things together.
Practice
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