Synonyms of additive

additive 1 of 2

adjective

ˈa-də-tiv 

as in cumulative

produced by a series of additions of identical or similar things

certain drugs have additive effects when taken in conjunction with each other that one doesn't see when any one is used alone

Synonyms & Similar Words

• cumulative
• accumulative
• incremental
• accretive
• gradual
• conglomerative
• stepwise
• step-by-step
• progressive
• aggregated
• built-up
• accruable
• compiled
• increscent
• accrued
• amassed
• conglomerated

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• regressive
• decremental
• degressive
• decrescent

additive

2 of 2

noun

as in subsidiary

Related Words

• subsidiary
• accompaniment
• complement
• supplement
• option
• adjunct
• appendage
• adapter
• accessory
• appliance
• add-on
• attachment
• accoutrement

Dissimilar Words

• essential
• requirement
• necessity
• requisite

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of additive

Adjective

While automotive and marine oils may use similar base stocks, the key difference is in the additive packages. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026

In effect, the gains were additive, and doing both was best. — Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 23 June 2026

Noun

Then, once the cell is exposed to sunlight, the additive undergoes a molecular transformation that enables it to bind tightly to the perovskite’s grain boundaries. — Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

If the cylinder heads have been upgraded with hardened valve seats, the need for a lead additive is greatly reduced. — John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 11 July 2026