additive

intermediateB2

/ˈædɪtɪv/ · ad-di-tive

Relating to or denoting something that is added, especially to improve or enhance something else.

Meanings

adjectivetechnical

Relating to or denoting something that is added, especially to improve or enhance something else.

کسی چیز سے متعلق یا اسے بیان کرنا جو شامل کی گئی ہو، خاص طور پر کسی دوسری چیز کو بہتر بنانے یا بڑھانے کے لیے۔

اضافتی

izafati

Synonyms

supplementaryadditionalincrementalضمنیمزیداضافی

Antonyms

subtractivedecreasingremovingکمیہٹانے والاکم کرنے والا

Common Collocations

  • additive manufacturing
  • additive effects
  • food additives

Example Sentences

The company uses an additive to enhance the flavor of its products.

کمپنی اپنے مصنوعات کے ذائقے کو بڑھانے کے لیے ایک اضافی استعمال کرتی ہے۔

Company apne masnoo'at ke zaiqe ko barhane ke liye aik izafi istemal karti hai.

Many food additives are used to preserve freshness.

بہت سے خوراک کے اضافی تازگی کو برقرار رکھنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتے ہیں۔

Bohat se khorak ke izafi tazaagi ko barqarar rakhne ke liye istemal hote hain.

In construction, additive processes are becoming more common.

تعمیر میں، اضافی طریقے زیادہ عام ہوتے جا رہے ہیں۔

Tameer mein, izafi tareeqe zyada aam hote ja rahe hain.

Easily Confused With

addict:An addict is a person who is dependent on a substance, while 'additive' refers to something that is added.

Word Family

add
verbاضافہ کرنا
addition
nounاضافہ
additive
nounاضافی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'add' in additive; it involves adding something.

Imagine adding ingredients to a recipe for extra flavor.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جتنا زیادہ، اتنا بہتر

jitna zyada, uta behtar

The more, the better.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "additivus" — to add

First known use: early 20th century

The term 'additive' has developed from the Latin word 'additivus,' which means capable of being added. It was adopted into English in the early 20th century, particularly in scientific contexts.