additionally

adverb

ad·​di·​tion·​al·​ly ə-ˈdish-nə-lē How to pronounce additionally (audio)
-ˈdi-shən-lē, 
ˈdi-shə-nᵊl-ē, 
a-
Synonyms of additionally
: in or by way of addition : furthermore

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the diet recommends fruit juice for breakfast and, additionally, fresh fruit once a day
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And suppose, additionally, that Haidt is also right, and that—for many kids—smartphones are deepening these problems and adding new ones. — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 4 Sep. 2026 The Delfina Foundation Artist Residency Prize, launched last year and additionally supported by author and collector Suzanne McFayden, offers a twelve-week residency at the London foundation to an artist appearing in the Focus section. — News Desk, Artforum, 21 Aug. 2026 The outlet additionally shared footage from a fitting shortly before the wedding, which saw Tallulah joined by sisters Scout and Rumer. — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Aug. 2026 Sources additionally say that officers have burnt out while working overtime month after month — all on top of functioning in an already tense and dangerous environment, likening the situation to a powder keg ready to blow. — Anna Giaritelli, The Washington Examiner, 19 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for additionally

Word History

Etymology

additional + -ly entry 2

First Known Use

1646, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of additionally was in 1646

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“Additionally.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/additionally. Accessed 7 Sep. 2026.

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