additive

UK /ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/ US /ˈæd.ɪ.tɪv/
adj 5noun 2

Definitions

adj

1

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

2

That is distributive over addition.

Matrix multiplication is additive, in that M#92;vecv#43;M#92;vecw#61;M(#92;vecv#43;#92;vecw).

3

Whose operator is identified as addition.

It is natural to look at a finite cyclic group as an additive group.

4

Pertaining to chemical addition.

5

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.

noun

1

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

Oil may be used as an additive in gasoline to improve the lubrication of a small engine.

2

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

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