adder in English
- adder⇄adder (1), noun.
1a. a small, poisonous snake common in Europe and the only poisonous snake in Great Britain. It belongs to the viper family.
b. any one of several other poisonous snakes of the viper family, such as the puff adder of Africa. - adder⇄adder (2), noun.
1. a person who adds.
2. a machine for adding.
3. a device that forms the black-and-white signals transmitted on television.
adder in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
adder in Marathi मराठी
adder in Sindhi سنڌي
adder in Tamil தமிழ்
adder in Telugu తెలుగు
adder in Urdu اُردُو
Adder
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈæd.ər/
Definitions
1. A person or thing that adds, particularly in mathematics.
2. In computing, a circuit that performs addition.
3. A type of snake, especially referring to certain venomous species.
Usage Examples
1. The adder in the calculator quickly summed the numbers.
2. The teacher asked the students to be careful around the adder in the field.
Etymology
Derived from the Old English word "æder," meaning "snake" or "adder."
Synonyms
Calculator, summation device, viper (in reference to the snake).
Antonyms
Subtractor, divider.
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | Sumador | /su.maˈðoɾ/ |
| French | Ajouteuse | /a.ʒu.tøz/ |
| German | Addierer | /aˈdiːʁɐ/ |
| Chinese | 加法器 | /jiā fǎ qì/ |
| Hindi | जोड़ने वाला | /joṛne vāla/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
Pronunciation may differ slightly based on regional accents.
Historical Usage
The term "adder" has been used since the Middle Ages, primarily in reference to both mathematical and zoological contexts.
Cultural Nuances
Adders have symbolic meanings in various cultures, often representing transformation or danger.
More Information
This section provides an in-depth exploration of the role of adders in mathematics, technology, and nature.