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Word Forms of “Addendum”
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Word Family of Addendum
What is the noun of addendum? — addendum, addenda
Origin and Word Formation of Addendum
From Latin addendum, gerundive of addere (to add) — literally 'that which must be added'
Common in academic publishing, legal documents, and contracts where supplementary details cannot be integrated into the main text
Common Word Form Mistakes with Addendum
Wrong: I found two addendums in the book
Correct: I found two addenda in the book
The correct Latin plural is addenda, not addendums, though addendums is sometimes used informally
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Addendum
What are the word forms of “addendum”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “addendum”?
“addendum” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “addendum” come from?
From Latin addendum, gerundive of addere (to add) — literally 'that which must be added'