noun
addendum
uh-DEHN-duhm
Addendum (noun) means something added on afterward, especially extra text attached to a document. Example: “The contract included an addendum covering the new payment terms.”
noun
1
Something added on afterward, especially extra text attached to a document.
"An addendum was added to the contract to clarify payment terms."
"The contract included an addendum covering the new payment terms."
"Please read the addendum at the back of the report before signing."
"The author included an addendum at the end of the book."
How to use addendum
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn extra piece added to the end of a document to add or clarify information.
Common mistake
The plural is "addenda," not "addendums," in formal writing.
Common pairings
an addendum to the contract
attach an addendum
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Word forms
- Plural
- addenda, addendums
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The contract included an _____ covering the new payment terms.
Etymology
From Latin addendum, "a thing to be added," from addere, "to add."
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What does “addendum” mean?
The word “addendum” means something added on afterward, especially extra text attached to a document. In plain terms, an extra piece added to the end of a document to add or clarify information.
How do you pronounce “addendum”?
“Addendum” is pronounced uh-DEHN-duhm (/əˈdɛn.dəm/ in IPA).
How do you use “addendum” in a sentence?
Here is “addendum” used in a sentence: “The contract included an addendum covering the new payment terms.”
What part of speech is “addendum”?
“Addendum” is a noun.
Where does the word “addendum” come from?
The word “addendum” comes from Latin. From Latin addendum, "a thing to be added," from addere, "to add.".
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