additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
a-
: more than is usual or expected : added
additional information

Examples of additional in a Sentence

Larger windows will require additional work, but the additional light they will provide may be worth the extra trouble. there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
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Clients carrying forward large NOLs can use those losses to offset the additional income from a Roth IRA conversion. Jonathan I. Shenkman, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024 If Mexico, Canada and China faced the additional tariffs proposed by Trump on all goods imported to the United States, that could be roughly equal to $266 billion in tax collections, a number that does not assume any disruptions in trade or retaliatory moves by other countries. Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 29 Nov. 2024 Travelers can get 35 percent off any stay throughout 2025, plus an additional 15 percent off on food and beverage in all Santo Collection properties throughout their stay. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2024 Enjoy 20% off sitewide, and on subscriptions, get an additional 10% off for a limited time—plus a free gift with orders $70+. Alaina Chou, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for additional 

Word History

Etymology

addition + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of additional was in 1563

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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additional. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

Kids Definition

additional

adjective
ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdish-nəl How to pronounce additional (audio)
-ən-ᵊl
: being an addition : extra
additionally
adverb

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