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Addition

Ad-di'tion, n.

noun

(-dish'un), n. [Fr. addition, Lat. additio, from addere, to add.]

  1. The act of adding two or more things together; —opposed to subtraction or diminution. “This endless addition or addibility of numbers.” Locke.
  2. Any thing added; increase. “Unworthy of such addition.” W. Scott.
  3. (Math.) That part of arithmetic which treats of adding numbers.
  4. (Mus.) A dot at the right side of a note as an indication that its sound is to be lengthened one half. Moore.
  5. (Law.) A title annexed to a man's name, to show his rank, occupation, or place of residence; as, John Doe, Esq.; Richard Roe, Gent.; Robert Dale, Mason; Thomas Way, of New York.
  6. (Her.) Something added to a coat of arms, as a mark of honor; —opposed to abatement.

Syn. — Increase; accession; augmentation; appendage; adjunct.

A-di'tion, n.

noun

(-dĭsh'un), n. [See supra.] The act of going to, or approaching. [Obs.] Bailey.