Additive

A term referring to something that combines with others.

additive manufacturing addition

Additive is a term used in mathematics, chemistry, and music, referring to something that combines with others to form a whole.

/əˈdɪtɪv/

From Latin additīvus, from ad- 'to' + dē īvum 'fit, being'.

cumulative supplementary additional

mathematical operation process

addition additive manufacturing

chemical mathematical musical