additional
adjective
ad·di·tion·al
ə-ˈdi-sh(ə-)nəl 
a-
: more than is usual or expected : added
additional information
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Examples of additional in a Sentence
Larger windows will require additional work, but the additional light they will provide may be worth the extra trouble.
there turned out to be additional reasons for her unauthorized absence
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Watch the Coachella 2024 livestream, which features performances on the main stage and five additional stages on the festival’s YouTube here.
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Bjork said members did experience long hold times in the first few days this month, but Partnership brought on additional staff and waits for member services is now down to six minutes, below the 10 minute on-hold guideline established by the state.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
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Carly Thomas, The Hollywood Reporter, 11 Apr. 2024
Bjork said members did experience long hold times in the first few days this month, but Partnership brought on additional staff and waits for member services is now down to six minutes, below the 10 minute on-hold guideline established by the state.
—Cathie Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Additional.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additional. Accessed 18 Apr. 2024.
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additional
adjective
ad·di·tion·al
ə-ˈdish-nəl
-ən-ᵊl
: being an addition : extra
additionally
adverb
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