additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 

a-

: more than is usual or expected : added

additional information

Synonyms of additional

• more
• further
• farther
• another
• else

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

Some of these experimental monoclonal antibodies were shipped overseas so that the American doctor could be treated with them while on his way to additional care. —Dr. Sanjay Gupta, CNN Money, 6 June 2026

His campaign has also gained additional attention as celebrities have spoken out about their views on his candidacy. —Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 6 June 2026

The Sheriff’s Office did not release additional details Friday night. —Victoria Ballard, Sun Sentinel, 6 June 2026

Police have officially concluded their investigation into the death of Hulk Hogan, issuing a 72-page report with additional details that reveal authorities found no evidence of criminal wrongdoing. —Mekishana Pierre, Entertainment Weekly, 6 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

addition + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for additional

• conditional
• nutritional
• positional
• traditional
• transitional
• volitional
• compositional
• definitional
• depositional
• dispositional
• intuitional
• nontraditional

Kids Definition

additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdish-nəl 

-ən-ᵊl

: being an addition : extra

additionally

-ē

adverb