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- [ad-i-tiv]
- /ˈæd ɪ tɪv/
- /ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ad-i-tiv]
- /ˈæd ɪ tɪv/
Definitions of additive word
- countable noun additive An additive is a substance which is added in small amounts to foods or other things in order to improve them or to make them last longer. 3
- adjective additive characterized or produced by addition; cumulative 3
- noun additive any substance added to something to improve it, prevent deterioration, etc 3
- adjective additive showing or relating to addition 3
- adjective additive to be added 3
- noun additive a substance added to another in small quantities to produce a desired effect, as a preservative added to food or an antiknock added to gasoline 3
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Origin of additive
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
From the Late Latin word additīvus, dating back to 1690-1700. See additament, -ive
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Parts of speech for Additive
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adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
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additive popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
additive usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for additive
noun additive
- supplement — something added to complete a thing, supply a deficiency, or reinforce or extend a whole.
- addition — An addition to something is a thing which is added to it.
- accompaniment — The accompaniment to a song or tune is the music that is played at the same time as it and forms a background to it.
- preservative — something that preserves or tends to preserve.
- add-on — a device or unit added to equipment or a construction: an add-on to a computer; a nice add-on to an old house.
adjective additive
- stabilizer — a person or thing that stabilizes.
- improver — a person or thing that improves.
- chemical — Chemical means involving or resulting from a reaction between two or more substances, or relating to the substances that something consists of.
- colorant — A colorant is a substance that is used to give something a particular color.
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