Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

add-on

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: 5.08 in modern English

Syllables: ad-d-on
IPA

7

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

3

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Something which can be appended to something else.

noun

A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.

noun

Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.

noun

Synonym of expansion pack.

Example Sentences

"Payments made before an add-on sale must be allocated entirely to the previous contract or contracts."
"Microdrives that can hold several gigabytes (see Figure 2.20) have been available as add-ons for portable devices."

Etymology

Deverbal from add on.

Inflected Forms

add-ons (plural) addon (alternative)

Phrases

look and feel

Frequently Paired Words

look and feel peripheral skin

Synonyms

expansion pack addition supplement add-in plug-in accessory appurtenance improver

Questions

What does add-on mean?: Something which can be appended to something else.
Where does add-on come from?: Deverbal from add on.

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