additive

C2
Pronunciation
/ˈæ.dɪ.tɪv/
/ˈæ.də.tɪv/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substance added to another substance or product to produce specific properties in the combined substance.

Example Sentences
  • Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine.
2 Definition

(grammar) A word or phrase that adds something, such as also, even, or nor.

Adjective
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

Pertaining to addition; that can be, or has been, added.

2 Definition

(of a function, etc.) That is distributive over addition.

Example Sentences
  • Matrix multiplication is additive, in that M\vec v+M\vec w=M(\vec v+\vec w).
3 Definition

(of a group, semigroup, etc.) Whose operator is identified as addition.

Example Sentences
  • It is natural to look at a finite cyclic group as an additive group.
4 Definition

Pertaining to chemical addition.

5 Definition

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.