Word Type

Noun

The word "addition" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Opposites (Antonyms)

deduction exclusion subtraction subtraction

Coordinate Terms

exponentiation hexation multiplication pentation succession tetration

Derived Terms

Michael addition addition polymerisation addition polymerization addition reaction addition sign additional additionary additionist coaddition cycloaddition digitaddition gyroaddition heteroaddition in addition in addition to isoaddition misaddition nonaddition photoaddition polyaddition readdition retroaddition spike addition superaddition

Derived From

add

Etymologically Related To

added

Context

heraldry legal music

Has Property

commutative

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

acquisition arithmetic operation component constituent element increase indefinite quantity step-up suburb suburban area suburbia

Type Of (IsA)

basic math skill component increase indefinite quantity suburb

Related Terms

+ = + = add adder additive plus sign remainder left over if divisor does not divide dividend × = × = ÷ = − =

Related Terms

abatement add adder additional arithmetic operation division in addition to math multiplication plus sign subtraction title

Synonym Network

accession accumulating accumulation add adjunct appendage enlargement extra increase mushrooming summation

Used For

count horses

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