additional
uh-DIH-shuh-nuhl
Additional (adjective) means Extra; added on top of what already exists. Example: “There is an additional charge if you want your parcel delivered on Sunday.”
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Extra; added on top of what already exists.
"There is an additional charge if you want your parcel delivered on Sunday."
"We need additional staff for the busy season."
"Please provide additional details about the incident."
How to use additional
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMore of something, beyond what was already there.
Common pairings
additional information
additional cost
additional support
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Etymology
A learned borrowing from Latin additionalis, built from addition plus -al.
Synonyms
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nonsupplementary
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Rhymes for additional
coronal
rational
diagonal
personal
seasonal
national
optional
regional
hormonal
hexagonal
fictional
emotional
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Frequently asked questions
What does “additional” mean?
The word “additional” means extra; added on top of what already exists. In plain terms, more of something, beyond what was already there.
How do you pronounce “additional”?
“Additional” is pronounced uh-DIH-shuh-nuhl (/əˈdɪ.ʃə.nəl/ in IPA).
How do you use “additional” in a sentence?
Here is “additional” used in a sentence: “We need additional staff for the busy season.”
What is the opposite of “additional”?
The opposite of “additional” — its antonyms — is nonsupplementary.
What part of speech is “additional”?
“Additional” is an adjective.
Where does the word “additional” come from?
The word “additional” comes from Latin. A learned borrowing from Latin additionalis, built from addition plus -al.
Is “additional” a common word?
“Additional” is a very common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between additional and extra?
The two are near-synonyms, both meaning added to what already exists. Additional is slightly more formal and neutral, common in writing — 'additional charges may apply.' Extra is more everyday and can also suggest a spare or surplus amount — 'an extra blanket.' In most sentences you can swap one for the other.
What is an example of additional?
If a form asks for 'any additional comments,' it wants remarks beyond what you have already given. 'Additional staff were hired for the holidays' means more workers on top of the usual team. In each case, additional points to something added to an existing amount or set.
What is the opposite of additional?
There is no single neat antonym, but the opposite idea is something that is included, standard, or original rather than added on. Words like fewer, reduced, or the phrase 'no extra' capture the reverse. Something 'already included' is the counterpart to an additional item that costs or requires more.
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