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
Recent Examples on the Web Wear the button-up alone or as an additional layer. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 7 Mar. 2024 Blumer called the initiative a springboard that sets the stage for more job opportunities as additional federal funding for the green-energy transition becomes available. Karl Ebert, Journal Sentinel, 6 Mar. 2024 The administration’s ask falls far below the recommendations of the national academies’ study, which urged Congress to provide $300 to $400 million in additional annual funding over 12 years to overcome a backlog of facilities damage. Cat Zakrzewski, Washington Post, 6 Mar. 2024 Last month, it was delayed from this summer to 2025, as Stahelski works with director Len Wiseman on additional action sequences for the film. Jordan Moreau, Variety, 6 Mar. 2024 Last week, the CDC updated its guidance to recommend an additional dose of the current Covid vaccine for people 65 and older. Mira Cheng, CNN, 6 Mar. 2024 Beating one of her childhood idols required additional mind tricks. Abby Aguirre, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024 The city relied heavily on surface streets for connectivity until the 1980s, when the Department of Transportation shifted its focus towards alleviating urban traffic congestion rather than constructing additional rural highways. Kira Caspers, The Arizona Republic, 6 Mar. 2024 Authorities didn’t release additional details, citing the ongoing investigation. Tanasia Kenney, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2024

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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

Dictionary Entries Near additional

Cite this Entry

“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additional. Accessed 19 Mar. 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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