addition
gb/ədˈɪʃən/ us/ədˈɪʃən/
A1
English
~ 1000
hozzáadás, bővítés, kiegészítés, hozzáépített rész, új tag, összeadás
NOUN
A2
1
Usage pattern:
the addition of [something] to [something]
The addition of new staff has improved the team's performance.
Az új munkatársak felvétele javította a csapat teljesítményét.
Her latest book is a wonderful addition to my library.
A legújabb könyve nagyszerű új darab a könyvtáramban.
The addition of salt improved the flavor.
Learner examples
The addition of sugar made the tea sweet.
A cukor hozzáadása édessé tette a teát.
We are happy about the addition of a new player.
Örülünk, hogy új játékossal bővült a csapat.
The addition of a lamp made the room brighter.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'addition' with 'addiction' because they sound similar but have unrelated meanings.
Meaning
act or process of adding
Collocations
in addition
|the addition of
|welcome addition
|addition process
|addition operation
Synonyms
inclusion (Focuses on bringing something into a group rather than on the act of combining quantities.)
Antonyms
removal (Refers to taking something away rather than adding it.)
Themes
mathematics
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
The act of adding something to something else.
The act or process of putting things together to increase number, size, or amount.
NOUN
A2
2
Usage pattern:
an addition to [something]
Their baby daughter is the latest addition to the family.
Újszülött kislányuk a család legújabb tagja.
The garage is a recent addition to the house.
A garázs a házhoz nemrég hozzáépített rész.
This chair is a welcome addition to our office.
Learner examples
This toy is a new addition to my collection.
Ez a játék a gyűjteményem új darabja.
The new room is an addition to the school.
Az új terem az iskola újonnan hozzáépített része.
A cat is the latest addition to our home.
Meaning
thing that is added
Collocations
new addition
|latest addition
|welcome addition
Synonyms
supplement (Implies something that is added to improve or complete another thing.)
Antonyms
subtraction (In mathematics or general use, refers to taking away rather than adding.)
Themes
daily life
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A new thing that is put with something that was there before.
Something that has been added to something else.
NOUN
A1
TECHNICAL
3
összeadás
A2
Addition is one of the first math skills children learn.
Az összeadás az egyik első matematikai művelet, amelyet a gyerekek megtanulnak.
In this exercise, you will practice addition and subtraction.
Ebben a feladatban az összeadást és a kivonást fogod gyakorolni.
The teacher explained how addition works with large numbers.
Learner examples
I can do simple addition.
El tudok végezni egyszerű összeadásokat.
We learn addition in math class.
Matematikaórán összeadást tanulunk.
Addition means putting numbers together.
Meaning
mathematical adding process
Collocations
simple addition
|perform addition
|addition problem
Synonyms
sum (Refers to the result of addition, not the process.)
Antonyms
subtraction (The opposite mathematical operation, removing one number from another.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
The math action of putting numbers together to find the total.
A basic mathematical operation that combines two or more numbers to form a sum.
Grammar
Dictionary form
addition
IPA
GB/ədˈɪʃən/
US/ədˈɪʃən/
Syllables & stress
ad - di - tion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (di)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: addition
- Plural: addition, additions
Word family
Expressions
in addition to
1/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən tə/
fixed phrase
together with; as well as
Used to say that something is with another thing.
Examples
- In addition to working full-time, she volunteers at a shelter.
- In addition to the main dish, we had salad and bread.
in addition
1/ˈɪn ədˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
also; as an extra fact
Used to say there is one more fact or thing, often in writing.
Examples
- In addition to his salary, he receives bonuses.
- The course is free; in addition, all materials are provided.
- She speaks French and, in addition, she can write it well.
- She plays the piano and, in addition, teaches music at a local school.
- The job offers a good salary and, in addition, flexible working hours.