B2 adjective ニュートラル

addition

/əˈdɪʃ.ən/

The act of joining or putting something with something else to increase the size, number, or amount. It can also refer to a person or thing that is added to improve or supplement an existing group or object.

例文

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1

The new baby is a wonderful addition to our family.

The new baby is a wonderful addition to our family.

2

The addition of a new wing to the hospital was funded by local donations.

The addition of a new wing to the hospital was funded by local donations.

3

This extra cheese is a great addition to the burger!

This extra cheese is a great addition to the burger!

語族

名詞
addition
Verb
add
副詞
additionally
形容詞
additional
関連
addendum
💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Add-it-on': you are taking something and adding it onto what you already have.

クイックテスト

The new library wing is a significant ________ to the university campus.

正解!

正解は: addition

例文

1

The new baby is a wonderful addition to our family.

everyday

The new baby is a wonderful addition to our family.

2

The addition of a new wing to the hospital was funded by local donations.

formal

The addition of a new wing to the hospital was funded by local donations.

3

This extra cheese is a great addition to the burger!

informal

This extra cheese is a great addition to the burger!

4

In addition to qualitative interviews, the study utilized quantitative surveys.

academic

In addition to qualitative interviews, the study utilized quantitative surveys.

5

The firm announced the addition of a senior consultant to the project team.

business

The firm announced the addition of a senior consultant to the project team.

語族

名詞
addition
Verb
add
副詞
additionally
形容詞
additional
関連
addendum

よく使う組み合わせ

welcome addition a helpful or pleasing new thing
latest addition the most recently added person or thing
in addition to as well as; besides
significant addition an important new part
simple addition basic mathematical calculation of adding numbers

よく使うフレーズ

in addition to

besides or as well as

addition to the family

a new baby or pet

by addition

through the process of adding

よく混同される語

addition vs edition

Edition refers to a specific version of a published book or broadcast, while addition refers to adding something extra.

addition vs additional

Addition is a noun; additional is an adjective used to describe something extra.

📝

使い方のコツ

The word 'addition' is most commonly followed by the preposition 'to' when referring to things or people. In mathematics, it refers specifically to the process of summing numbers.

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よくある間違い

Learners often confuse the pronunciation and spelling of 'addition' with 'edition'. Another mistake is using 'addition' as an adjective instead of 'additional'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of 'Add-it-on': you are taking something and adding it onto what you already have.

📖

語源

From the Latin word 'additio', which comes from 'addere', meaning 'to give to' or 'to join'.

文法パターン

Countable noun when referring to things added Uncountable noun when referring to the mathematical concept Often used in the prepositional phrase 'in addition to'

クイックテスト

The new library wing is a significant ________ to the university campus.

正解!

正解は: addition

関連フレーズ

関連単語

abmultant

C1

To diversify or branch out extensively from a single origin into multiple complex channels, forms, or applications. It describes the process of systemic expansion where a core entity multiplies its variety or reach.

microdoccide

C1

A specialized chemical substance or agent used to destroy or inhibit the growth of microscopic organisms such as bacteria, fungi, or viruses. It is primarily utilized in industrial, medical, and laboratory settings to ensure sterilization and prevent contamination.

circumminty

C1

The specific micro-atmosphere or olfactory 'halo' of coolness and freshness that surrounds an aromatic source, particularly mint plants or mentholated substances. It describes the spatial reach of a refreshing scent within a localized environment.

micromortious

C1

To calculate or estimate the minute probability of death associated with a specific action, typically measured in units representing a one-in-a-million chance. This verb is used to statistically assess the inherent danger of activities by quantifying potential mortality risks.

underpeline

C1

To provide a strong foundational support or to reinforce the underlying structure of an argument, theory, or physical entity. It describes the act of strengthening the core elements that hold a complex system or idea together to ensure stability.

misdictious

C1

To communicate or record verbal information inaccurately, specifically by confusing similar-sounding words or misinterpreting dictated instructions. It is primarily used in technical or test-based contexts to describe a failure in precise verbal transmission.

proscriber

C1

To officially forbid or prohibit something by law, decree, or social authority. It can also refer to the act of denouncing or condemning a person or group as harmful or dangerous.

triprehendful

C1

A triprehendful refers to a specific quantity of complex information or a situation that requires three distinct perspectives or levels of analysis to be fully grasped. It describes an amount of data or conceptual difficulty that is multifaceted and cannot be simplified into a binary explanation.

adcedency

C1

Adcedency refers to the state of rising to or holding a position of dominant power, influence, or governing authority. It describes the condition of being in control or having a superior status over others in a specific hierarchy or field.

postdynery

C1

To engage in the practice of lingering at a table after a meal has concluded to enjoy conversation and social bonding. This verb describes the transition from the physical act of eating to the intellectual or social act of communal reflection.

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