additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
a-
: more than is usual or expected : added
additional information

Examples of additional in a Sentence

Larger windows will require additional work, but the additional light they will provide may be worth the extra trouble. there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
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So last summer, OpenAI negotiated a one-time deal for $10 billion in additional computing power from Oracle. Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2025 The option was introduced in the United States in September 2024, allowing members to add a user outside their household for an additional fee starting at $7 per month. Trefis Team, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025 This story has been updated to include additional information and because an earlier version included an inaccuracy. Michael Holden and Sam Tobin, USA TODAY, 22 Jan. 2025 In addition to the retractable USC-cable that’s just over 27 inches in length, the charger includes an additional USB-C port. Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 22 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for additional 

Word History

Etymology

addition + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of additional was in 1563

Dictionary Entries Near additional

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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additional. Accessed 29 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

additional

adjective
ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
-ən-ᵊl
: being an addition : extra
additionally
adverb

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