IN MATH: 1. n. the operation of finding or computing a sum or total. EX. The addition of

3x + 7 and -2x - 6 requires one to combine like terms.

IN ENGLISH: 1. as defined above. 2. n. something added to an existing item or structure. EX. We put an addition on our house.

APPLICATION: See list 40.

1. What's the inverse of addition?

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