Superadding

Superadding
Superadd Su`per*add", v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Superadded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superadding}.] [L. superaddere. See {Super-}, and {Add}.] To add over and above; to add to what has been added; to annex, as something extrinsic. [1913 Webster]

The strength of any living creature, in those external motion, is something distinct from, and superadded unto, its natural gravity. --Bp. Wilkins. [1913 Webster]

The peacock laid it extremely to heart that he had not the nightingale's voice superadded to the beauty of his plumes. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]


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  • Superadd — Su per*add , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Superadded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superadding}.] [L. superaddere. See {Super }, and {Add}.] To add over and above; to add to what has been added; to annex, as something extrinsic. [1913 Webster] The strength of any… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Superadded — Superadd Su per*add , v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Superadded}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Superadding}.] [L. superaddere. See {Super }, and {Add}.] To add over and above; to add to what has been added; to annex, as something extrinsic. [1913 Webster] The strength …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • superaddition — noun a) The act or process of superadding. b) Something superadded …   Wiktionary

  • su|per|ad|di|tion — «SOO puhr uh DIHSH uhn», noun. 1. the act of superadding. 2. the state of being superadded. 3. something that is superadded …   Useful english dictionary

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