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Synonyms & Similar Words
supplementary
additional
extra
auxiliary
complementary
incremental
accumulative
aggregative
augmentative
accessory
adjunct
ancillary
helper
booster
enhancer
intensifier
strengthener
fortifier
builder
supporter
contributor
enlarger
expander
extender
amplifier
magnifier
supplement
increase
expansion
extension
enhancement
improvement
augmentation
reinforcement
strengthening
Meaning of Additive
The primary meaning of the word "Additive" refers to something that is added to something else, especially in order to improve or enhance it.
Definitions
- A substance added to something in small quantities, typically to improve or preserve it
- A thing that is added to something else, especially in order to improve or enhance it
- A mathematical operation of combining two or more numbers or quantities
Etymology of Additive
The word "Additive" originates from the Latin word "additivus," which is derived from "addere," meaning "to add"
Historically, the term has been used in various fields, including mathematics, chemistry, and linguistics, to describe the process of adding something to another entity
Example Uses
- The company uses a food additive to preserve the freshness of their products
- The new employee was an additive to the team, bringing in fresh ideas and skills
- The teacher used additive methods to help students understand complex mathematical concepts
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
subtractive
deductive
reductive
deletive
diminutive
decremental
depreciative
detractive
destructive
erosive
subtracter
diminisher
reducer
curtailer
cutter
minimizer
lessener
detractor
depreciator
abater