noun
1. a component that is added to something to improve it
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the addition of a bathroom was a major improvement
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the addition of cinnamon improved the flavor
• Hypernyms: ↑component, ↑constituent, ↑element
• Hyponyms:
2. a supplementary component that improves capability
• Syn: ↑accessory, ↑appurtenance, ↑supplement
• Derivationally related forms:
↑add on, ↑supplementary (for: ↑supplement), ↑supplemental (for: ↑supplement), ↑supplement (for: ↑supplement), ↑appurtenant (for: ↑appurtenance), ↑appertain (for: ↑appurtenance), ↑accessory (for: ↑accessory), ↑accessorial (for: ↑accessory)
• Hypernyms: ↑component, ↑constituent, ↑element
• Hyponyms: ↑auto accessory, ↑computer accessory, ↑fitting, ↑fixings, ↑trimmings
Useful english dictionary. 2012.