additionally
adv.used to introduce a new piece of information that supports or adds to what you just said. It is a more formal way of saying 'also' or 'plus'.
adv.used to introduce a supplementary fact or argument that reinforces a previous statement. Functions as a cohesive device to link ideas within a text.
“Additionally, the hotel offers a free breakfast.”
“The new software is faster than the old version; additionally, it requires less memory to run.”
“The report highlights the environmental benefits of the project; additionally, it provides a detailed breakdown of the projected long-term cost savings for the local community.”
Typically placed at the beginning of a sentence followed by a comma, or used to connect two independent clauses after a semicolon.
Learners often confuse the adverb 'additionally' with the prepositional phrase 'in addition to' when followed by a noun.
Usage additionally include · additionally observe · additionally provide
“Additionally, they can reduce the amount of energy needed for heating and cooling buildings by acting as insulation.”
“Additionally, one million young people are now being offered the MenB vaccine in a one-off, targeted programme this summer to help protect them.”
From additional + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.