additional

adjective

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

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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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Then, while serving as Ohtani’s catcher, he was embroiled in some additional drama. — Peter Chawaga, Forbes.com, 4 July 2026 Each extra year of training, for example, translates to $143,000 in additional annual income. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 5 July 2026 The next step in the process involves the city drafting a redevelopment plan outlining development standards before holding public hearings and seeking additional approvals. — Teresa Mull, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026 The utility still faces hurdles, including additional applications still pending before the FCC, and a federal court case. — Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 4 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for additional

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addition + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

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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 10 Jul. 2026.

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additional

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

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