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additive adjective & noun. L17.
[Late Latin additivus, formed as ADDITION + -IVE. Cf. French additif, -ive.]
A. adjective.
Characterized by addition; to be added. L17.
Of or pertaining to the reproduction of colours by the superimposition of primary colours. E20.
b. noun. Something that is added; esp. a substance added to another to give it specific qualities. M20.
additively adverb M19.
addi'tivity noun E20.