additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 

a-

: more than is usual or expected : added

additional information

Synonyms

• added
• another
• else
• farther
• fresh
• further
• more
• other

Examples of additional in a Sentence

Larger windows will require additional work, but the additional light they will provide may be worth the extra trouble.

there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence

Recent Examples on the Web

In fact, research shows that beyond escaping poverty, additional wealth has little impact on long-term emotional well-being. —Shane Enete, Forbes, 24 Mar. 2025

Negotiations over height and additional community benefits will take place before a second commission vote on the upzoning. —Andres Viglucci, Miami Herald, 23 Mar. 2025

If your symptoms don't improve with lifestyle changes or OTC options, reach out to a healthcare provider for additional care. —Sarah Bence, Health, 23 Mar. 2025

Andrew Tate also faces an additional charge of rape. —arkansasonline.com, 22 Mar. 2025

Word History

Etymology

addition + -al entry 1

First Known Use

1563, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for additional

• conditional
• nutritional
• positional
• traditional
• transitional
• volitional
• compositional
• definitional
• depositional
• dispositional
• intuitional
• nontraditional

Kids Definition

additional

adjective

ad·​di·​tion·​al ə-ˈdish-nəl 

-ən-ᵊl

: being an addition : extra

additionally

-ē

adverb