add-on
English
Alternative forms
Etymology
From the verb phrase add on.
Noun
- Something which can be appended to something else.
- (computer hardware, software) A software extension or hardware peripheral that provides additional functions or customization for a core application or system.
- 2010, Kenneth Baldauf, Ralph Stair, Succeeding with Technology (page 77)
- Microdrives that can hold several gigabytes (see Figure 2.20) have been available as add-ons for portable devices.
- 2010, Kenneth Baldauf, Ralph Stair, Succeeding with Technology (page 77)
- (poker) Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.
Synonyms
- (something which can be appended to something else): addition, supplement; See also Thesaurus:adjunct
- (computing): add-in, plug-in
Translations
something which can be appended to something else
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software: extension of core application
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Portuguese
Etymology
Noun
add-on m (plural s)
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- en:Poker
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