Addition Definition & Meaning
addition
- noun
- a component that is added to something to improve it; "the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement"; "the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor"
- the act of adding one thing to another; "the addition of flowers created a pleasing effect"; "the addition of a leap day every four years"
- a quantity that is added; "there was an addition to property taxes this year"; "they recorded the cattle's gain in weight over a period of weeks"
- something added to what you already have; "the librarian shelved the new accessions"; "he was a new addition to the staff"
- a suburban area laid out in streets and lots for a future residential area
- the arithmetic operation of summing; calculating the sum of two or more numbers; "the summation of four and three gives seven"; "four plus three equals seven"
"Addition" in song lyrics
See how addition is used in real songs:
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"In the city of boom, ther can never be an addition"
2 Live Crew — Ghetto Bass II -
"Youknowhatimean, I pop off with the mission, get a fruit addition"
60 Second Assassin — Sword Style -
"Plus nuclear fission, you do the addition"
Apathy — Eastern Philosophy
Words that rhyme with addition
Usage tips for "addition"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "addition" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for addition to find words that pair well.