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

More than 25 additional people were injured during the attack in the small mountain town. —Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 12 Feb. 2026

This story has been updated with additional information. —Amanda Davies, CNN Money, 12 Feb. 2026

But the controversy surrounding the event with halftime performer Bad Bunny likely stoked additional interest. —Los Angeles Times, 11 Feb. 2026

Construction, which will include an exterior remodeling, is expected to begin later this year with phased openings, including additional retail, dining and wellness concepts, in 2028. —David Moin, Footwear News, 11 Feb. 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