Vocabulary Spotlight

Addendum

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An additional section or piece added to a document, usually to provide more information or correct details.

“The contract included an addendum outlining additional responsibilities.”

Pronunciation

[uh-DEN-duhm]

Synonyms, Antonyms & Related Words

Synonyms

Appendix
Supplement
Attachment
Extension
Postscript

Antonyms

Main text
Removal
Exclusion
Reduction
Omission

Related Words

Amendment
Update
Revision

Word Origin

“Addendum” is derived from the Latin “addendum,” meaning “something to be added.”

Word Family

Noun: Addendum – A section added to a document.

Noun: Addition – The action of adding something.

Verb: Add – To join or attach something.

Mnemonics

Think “Add to Document” – An addendum is something added to an existing document.

Industry-specific Usage

Legal

Addendums in legal documents specify new or additional clauses to agreements.

Publishing

Authors use addendums to include additional information or updates in books or articles.

Business

In contracts, an addendum can outline new terms agreed upon after the original agreement.

In Context

An addendum is often included in documents, contracts, or publications to add supplemental information or clarify points made in the original text.

Vocabulary Challenges

1. Which is a synonym of “Addendum”?

Appendix
Omission
Reduction
Main text

‘Appendix’ is correct as it refers to additional information added to a document.

2. Fill in the blank: The editor included an _______ to address recent changes in company policy.

removal
exclusion
addendum
reduction

‘Addendum’ is appropriate as it refers to a supplementary section added to a document.

3. In which context would “addendum” be MOST appropriate?

Removing content
Adding additional details to a contract
Deleting unnecessary information
Editing the main text

‘Adding additional details to a contract’ is correct as an addendum adds to the original document.