noun

additive

/ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/ add·iti·ve 3 syllables

A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

Word facts

Part of speech noun
Syllables 3
Letters 8
Starts with A

Definition of Additive

A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

Example sentences

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    Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine.

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How many syllables does additive have?

Additive has 3 syllables: add·iti·ve. The word is broken into 3 spoken beats.

What part of speech is additive?

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

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Additive 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.