Additament

Pronunciation: /ˌædɪˈteɪmənt/

Definitions of additament

noun an additional or supplementary item

Example Sentences

A1 An additament to the contract was added at the last minute.

A2 The new clause in the agreement was considered an additament.

B1 The additament to the policy increased the coverage for natural disasters.

B2 The additament to the software license agreement clarified the usage rights.

C1 The additament to the research paper provided additional data for analysis.

C2 The additament to the legal document addressed the concerns raised by the stakeholders.

Examples of additament in a Sentence

formal The additament to the contract clarified the rights and responsibilities of both parties.

informal The additament to the recipe made it even more delicious.

slang I didn't expect that additament to the story, it totally changed the plot.

figurative The new employee was like an additament to our team, bringing a fresh perspective and energy.

Grammatical Forms of additament

• plural: additaments
• comparative: more additament
• superlative: most additament
• present tense: additament
• future tense: will add additament
• perfect tense: have added additament
• continuous tense: is adding additament
• singular: additament
• positive degree: additament
• infinitive: to add additament
• gerund: adding additament
• participle: added additament

Origin and Evolution of additament

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'additament' originated from Latin, derived from the verb 'additare' meaning 'to add'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'additament' has evolved to refer to something added or attached to something else, particularly in legal or botanical contexts.