additive

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈæ.də.tɪv/ or [ˈæ.ɾə.tɪv] or [ˈæ.ɾə.ɾɪv]

• Audio (RP)

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Noun

Singular additive

Plural additives

1. (countable) An additive is a substance which is added to another substance to improve its quality.

Adjective

Positive additive

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. (usually before a noun) If something is additive, it involves addition.

Related words

• add
• addition