English

Alternative forms

• addon

Noun

add-on ‎(plural add-ons)

1. Something which can be appended to something else.
2. (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.

3. (poker) Additional chips that can be purchased at specific times in tournament play.

Synonyms

• plug-in, add-in

Translations

See also

• skin
• look and feel
• peripheral

Anagrams

• Dando

Portuguese

Noun

add-on m (plural add-ons)

1. (software) add-on (extension of core application)