adjective
additional
Extra; added to what already exists.
We need additional chairs for the guests arriving after dinner.
Etymology
Latin additio named a putting to or adding. The adjective identifies something supplied on top of an existing amount or set, extending what is already there.
More examples
- The report includes additional information in an appendix.
- There is no additional charge for delivery.
- She asks for additional time to finish the assignment.
Similar words
- extra
- The more informal general equivalent for something added.
- supplementary
- Suggests something supplied to complete or improve existing material.