Word of the Day Additament Speaker [noun] - TopicsExpress



          

Word of the Day Additament Speaker [noun] uh-DIT-uh-muhnt Definition 1 : something added; an addition. Definition 2 : 1. [noun] something added; an addition. Examples 1 : Quote : Secondly, with an additament, wherein brimstone is approved to help to the melting of iron or steel. Source : "Physiological Remains," The Works of Lord Bacon, 1838 Author : Francis Bacon Examples 2 : Quote : But let her stand upon her female character as upon a foundation; and let the attentions incident to individual preference, be so many pretty additaments and ornaments, as many and as fanciful as you please, to that main structure. Source : Essays of Ella, 1838 Author : Charles Lamb footernotes: Additament comes from the Latin word additāmentum which referred to an addition.
Posted on: Sat, 27 Jul 2013 05:19:04 +0000

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