additive meaning and definition

ADDITIVE noun

Definition of additive (noun)

1. something added to enhance food or gasoline or paint or medicine

ADDITIVE adjective

Definition of additive (adjective)

1. designating or involving an equation whose terms are of the first degree
   • synonyms: linear
   • antonym: nonlinear
2. characterized or produced by addition
   • "an additive process"
   • antonym: subtractive