Additive
Cumulative
Synonyms: Cumulative, incremental, gradual, stepwise, progressive, built-up, compiled, accrued, conglomerated, accumulative, accretive, conglomerative, step-by-step, aggregated, accruable, increscent, and amassed.
Subsidiary
Synonyms: Subsidiary, complement, adaptor, option, adapter, appliance, accouterment, accoutrement, accompaniment, supplement, adjunct, appendage, accessory, add-on, and attachment.
Example Sentences
This food contains no artificial additive.
A chemical additive was used to preserve the product.
The additive improved the fuel’s performance.
Some people are allergic to this common food additive.
The paint has an additive that prevents fading.
They used a flavor additive in the recipe.
That additive gives the product its bright color.
The additive helps extend shelf life.
A sweetening additive was added to the drink.
This additive enhances engine lubrication.