Additional — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl/ ad·di·tion·al

Meaning & Definition of Additional

Additional (adjective)

  1. more than is usual or expected, added

Additional (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. resulting in an increase in amount or number

    "there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence"

    similar: added, another, else, farther, fresh, further, more, other
    related: accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary, new, excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus, complementary, contributory
    near: fewer, less

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Additional

The most common words with a similar meaning to Additional:

added, another, else, farther, fresh, further, more, other

Related Words for Additional

accessory, adjunct, collateral, extraneous, peripheral, side, supplemental, supplementary, new, excess, extra, plus, spare, supernumerary, supervenient, surplus, complementary, contributory

Near Antonyms of Additional

fewer, less

Origin & Etymology of Additional

addition + -al:1

First known use: 1563

Frequently Asked Questions about Additional

What does "Additional" mean?

"Additional" means more than is usual or expected, added. As an adjective, it is defined as: more than is usual or expected, added.

What is another word for "Additional"?

Other words for "Additional" include added, another, else, farther, fresh, further, more and other. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Additional" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Additional"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Additional". Common alternatives include added, another, else, farther, fresh, further, more and other.

How do you use "Additional" in a sentence?

Examples of "Additional" in a sentence: "there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence".

Is "Additional" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Additional" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Additional"?

"Additional" is pronounced /ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl/ and divided into syllables as ad·di·tion·al.

What is the origin of the word "Additional"?

"Additional" comes from addition + -al:1. First known use: 1563.

What is another word for "Additional" meaning "resulting in an increase in amount or number"?

When "Additional" (adjective) means resulting in an increase in amount or number, synonyms include added, another, else, farther, fresh and further.