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additive

The word “additive” has 3 syllables: ad-di-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈædətɪv/

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In the thesaurus, “additive” has 32 synonyms and 8 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for additive along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for additive

Antonyms for additive

Meanings of additive

  • noun
    1. A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.
    2. (grammar) A word or phrase that adds something, such as also, even, or nor.
  • adjective
    1. Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.
    2. (of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.
    3. (of a group, semigroup, etc.) Whose operator is identified as addition.
    4. Pertaining to chemical addition.
    5. Of or pertaining to genes (or the interaction etc. of such genes) which govern the same trait and whose effects work together on the phenotype.

Example Sentences

  • This food contains no artificial additive to preserve its freshness.
  • They developed a new additive that improves engine performance.
  • The paint includes an additive to help it dry faster.
  • Each additive must be tested for safety before approval.
  • The company markets an eco-friendly fuel additive.

On this page you'll find 40 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to additive, such as: accessory, accompaniment, accouterment, accoutrement, accretive, accruable, accrued.

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accessory

accouterment

accouterments

accoutrement

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