Additive Synonyms

Cumulative

Cumulative, incremental, gradual, stepwise, progressive, built-up, compiled, accrued, conglomerated, accumulative, accretive, conglomerative, step-by-step, aggregated, accruable, increscent, and amassed.

Subsidiary

Subsidiary, complement, adaptor, option, adapter, appliance, accouterment, accoutrement, accompaniment, supplement, adjunct, appendage, accessory, add-on, and attachment.

Example Sentences of Additive

A chemical additive was used to preserve the product.

Some people are allergic to this common food additive.

It’s a natural additive, not a synthetic one.

The paint has an additive that prevents fading.

They used a flavor additive in the recipe.

That additive gives the product its bright color.

A sweetening additive was added to the drink.

A scent additive was mixed into the soap.

The additive is approved by food safety authorities.

The additive improved the fuel’s performance.