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additional

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //əˈdɪʃənəɫ// UK //ɐdˈɪʃənəl// ad·di·tion·al General-service

adj. extra or more than what was already there. You use this when you need to talk about something added to the original amount.

adj. added to what is already present or available; supplementary. Typically used in formal or professional contexts to indicate an increase in quantity or scope.


SIMPLE

We need additional information before we can decide.

CONTEXTUAL

The project will require additional funding to cover the cost of new equipment.

COMPLEX

While the initial report was thorough, the committee requested additional evidence to ensure that the final recommendations were based on the most current data available.

Synonyms
Origin

From addition + -al.

Usage

Attributive adjective; almost always placed before the noun it modifies.

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