addendum
noun
Simple meaning
Textual matter that is added onto a publication.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
əˈdɛdəm
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Definition
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noun
Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
Something to be added; especially text added as an appendix or supplement to a document.
engineering
The height by which the tooth of a gear projects beyond (outside for external, or inside for internal) the standard pitch circle or pitch line.
A postscript.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
An 'addendum' is extra information added at the end of a document, often to clarify or update. It's more formal than 'note' and implies the original text is complete but needs further details.
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where you'll really hear it
Legal documents
“Please sign the addendum acknowledging the new terms.”
Academic papers
“We included an addendum with additional experimental data.”
Business contracts
“An addendum was attached to address the revised delivery schedule.”
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More ways to use addendum
- “Please read the addendum at the end for additional important information.”noun
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Synonyms
Sense: textual matter that is added onto a publication
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