additivity
/ˌædɪˈtɪvəti/
noun
- The property of being able to be added together, especially in mathematics or science, where the total effect equals the sum of the individual parts.
- The economist explained the additivity of costs in the production process.
- The additivity of the test scores means that each correct answer adds one point to the total.
- In chemistry, the additivity of volumes allows us to predict the final volume when mixing liquids.
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