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Difference Between Additional and Extra

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Additional

The operation that, for positive integers, consists of increasing by a definite number of increments of 1. The operation is extended to other numbers according to the additive properties of positive integers and other algebraic properties.

Extra

More than or beyond what is usual, normal, expected, or necessary
Earned extra money by freelancing.

Additional

Any of certain analogous operations involving mathematical objects other than numbers.

Extra

Subject to an additional charge
Coffee does not come with dinner but is extra.

Additional

The process of adding or joining something to something else, typically to make it larger
The addition of a porch to the house would increase its resale value.
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Extra

Something more than is usual or necessary
Bought too much paint and gave the extra to a friend.

Additional

Something added
This painting would make a fine addition to the museum's collection.

Extra

Something, such as an accessory on a motor vehicle, for which an additional charge is made.

Additional

Supplemental or added to something.

Extra

A special edition of a newspaper.
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Additional

Something added.

Extra

A performer hired to play a minor part, as in a crowd scene in a film.

Additional

Added; supplemental; in the way of an addition.

Extra

To an exceptional extent or degree; unusually
Extra dry.

Additional

Something added.

Extra

(not comparable) Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; extraneous; additional; supernumerary.
I don't mind doing some extra work, as long as I get extra pay.

Additional

Existing or coming by way of addition;
An additional problem
Further information
There will be further delays
Took more time

Extra

Extraordinarily good; superior.

Additional

Added to complete or make up a deficiency;
Produced supplementary volumes
Additional reading

Extra

Over the top; going beyond what is normal or appropriate, often in a dramatic manner.
You unfollowed her for posting cat memes? You're so extra!
Wow, you're more extra than she is. You're the most extra friend I have.

Additional

Further or added;
Called for additional troops
Need extra help
An extra pair of shoes
I have no other shoes
There are other possibilities

Extra

Denotes more.
She wants extra pickles on her burger.

Additional

More;
Would you like anything else?
I have nothing else to say

Extra

(informal) To an extraordinary degree.
That day he ran to school extra fast.

Additional

One more or an added;
Another chance
Another cup of coffee
An additional piece of pie

Extra

Something additional, such as an item above and beyond the ordinary school curriculum, or added to the usual charge on a bill.

Extra

An extra edition of a newspaper, which is printed outside of the normal printing cycle, for example to report an important late-breaking event.
Extra, extra! Read all about it!

Extra

(cricket) A run scored without the ball having hit the striker's bat - a wide, bye, leg bye or no ball.

Extra

(acting) A supernumerary or walk-on in a film or play.

Extra

(slang) The state or trait of being over the top, of behaving in an overly dramatic manner.
Stop! I can't deal with all your extra today!

Extra

Something of an extra quality or grade. en

Extra

Beyond what is due, usual, expected, or necessary; additional; supernumerary; also, extraordinarily good; superior; as, extra work; extra pay.

Extra

Something in addition to what is due, expected, or customary; esp., an added charge or fee, or something for which an additional charge is made; as, at some hotels air conditioning is an extra.

Extra

An edition of a newspaper issued at a time other than the regular one.

Extra

A run, as from a bye, credited to the general score but not made from a hit.

Extra

Something of an extra quality or grade.

Extra

A minor actor in crowd scenes

Extra

An additional edition of a newspaper (usually to report a crisis)

Extra

Something additional of the same kind;
He always carried extras in case of an emergency

Extra

Further or added;
Called for additional troops
Need extra help
An extra pair of shoes
I have no other shoes
There are other possibilities

Extra

More than is needed, desired, or required;
Trying to lose excess weight
Found some extra change lying on the dresser
Yet another book on heraldry might be thought redundant
Skills made redundant by technological advance
Sleeping in the spare room
Supernumerary ornamentation
It was supererogatory of her to gloat
Delete superfluous (or unnecessary) words
Extra ribs as well as other supernumerary internal parts
Surplus cheese distributed to the needy

Extra

Added to a regular schedule;
A special holiday flight
Put on special buses for the big game

Extra

Unusually or exceptionally;
An extra fast car

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