noun

addition

/æˈdɪʃən/ add·iti·on 3 syllables

The act of adding anything.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Addition

The act of adding anything.

Example sentences

  1. 1

    The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long.

Synonyms for Addition

Antonyms for Addition

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FAQ

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How many syllables does addition have?

Addition has 3 syllables: add·iti·on. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is addition?

Addition is used as a noun. As a noun, it names a thing, idea, or concept.

What are synonyms for addition?

Words with similar meanings to addition include adding, annexation, inclusion, extra. The best synonym depends on the exact context you are writing or reading in.

How do you use addition in a sentence?

Example: "The addition of five more items to the agenda will make the meeting unbearably long."

What words start with the same letter as addition?

Addition starts with the letter A. You can browse all words beginning with A on the Word Explorer A page, or use the Prefix Finder tool to search for words that begin with specific starting letters.

How many letters does addition have?

Addition has 8 letters. It contains 3 syllables and starts with the letter A. In word games, letter count and syllable count can help narrow results when you know the word length.