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Addition

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/əˈdɪʃ.ən/

Definitions

1. The process of adding one number to another.

2. Something added, especially to increase or improve.

3. A part added to a building or other structure.

Usage Examples

1. "The addition of sugar makes the recipe sweeter."

2. "In mathematics, addition is one of the four basic operations."

Etymology

From Middle English "addicioun," derived from Latin "additio," meaning "a adding."

Synonyms

Supplement, increase, augmentation.

Antonyms

Subtraction, reduction, decrease.

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Spanish Adición /a.diˈθjon/
French Addition /a.di.sjɔ̃/
German Addition /aˈdɪt͡si̯oːn/
Chinese 加法 /jiā fǎ/
Hindi जोड़ /joṛ/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

Pronunciation may vary slightly in different English-speaking regions.

Historical Usage

The term has been used in mathematical contexts since ancient times, referring to the operation of adding.

Cultural Nuances

Addition is often associated with collaboration and growth in various cultural and educational contexts.

More Information

This section explores the significance of addition in mathematics, education, and everyday life.

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