additive

[Lat, additivus.] That may be or is to be added; opposed to subtractive. (Used of numbers, of algebraic quantities, or figuratively.) all of it is additive , none of it is subtractive." Carlyle: Heroes and Hero-Worship, Lect. IV. ăd'-dit-or-ў, а [ADDITION.] That which adds or may add. "The additory fiction gives to a great man a larger share of reputation than belongs to him, to enable him to serve some good end or purpose."-Arbuthnot.