meaningful addition
[ˈmiːnɪŋfəl əˈdɪʃən]
noun phrasepl: meaningful additions
adição significativa
1. Something that is added to a whole that contributes substantially to its value, purpose, or quality; a supplement or enhancement that matters
The new features in the software update represent a meaningful addition to the user experience.
Os novos recursos na atualização do software representam uma adição significativa à experiência do usuário.
2. In mathematics or abstract contexts, a sum or contribution that has genuine importance or relevance
Your research findings are a meaningful addition to our understanding of climate change.
Seus achados de pesquisa são uma adição significativa à nossa compreensão da mudança climática.
This phrase is commonly used in professional, academic, and business contexts in both American and Brazilian English/Portuguese. In Brazil, it appears frequently in corporate presentations, research papers, and formal discussions about improvements or contributions. The phrase emphasizes quality over quantity, suggesting that what is being added actually matters.
Related Idioms & Phrases
make a meaningful addition
a meaningful addition to the table
bring meaningful additions
constitute a meaningful addition
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