additionist

/ædɪˈtɪʃnɪst/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who advocates or practices the addition of things, especially money, to a sum or total.

“The additionist politician was accused of inflating the national budget.”

2. noun

A person who supports or advocates the use of addition in mathematics.

“The math teacher encouraged her students to become additionists and focus on mastering basic arithmetic skills.”

Synonyms

  • accumulator
  • augmenter

Antonyms

  • deductor
  • subtractor