| 释义 |
ad·den·dum
\əˈdendəm, aˈ-\ noun
(plural adden·da \-də\ ; see sense 3)
Etymology: Latin, neuter of addendus, gerundive of addere to add — more at add
1. : a thing that is added or is to be added : addition, supplement
< as an addendum … let me point out one fact — A.C.Eurich >
2.
a. : an explanation, comment, or additional item appended to a book
< these addenda fill six pages >
b. : a list or section consisting of added material; especially : a supplement to a book sometimes issued separately
< the new edition includes a 10-page addendum >
— sometimes plural but sing. in constr.
< the addenda contains many new words >
3. plural addendums : the part of a tooth of a gear wheel between pitch line and extreme point of the tooth; also : the distance between pitch line and addendum circle — compare dedendum
4. addenda plural : accessories, appurtenances
< a dozen exciting addenda to culinary art — Holiday > |