add-on

Bolt-on bonus feature

An add-on is something attached or added to enhance a main product or service.

Software add-ons extend a program's functionality: browser add-ons, game add-ons.

The term applies to optional extras generally—airline add-ons like seat upgrades, or add-on purchases at checkout.

As an adjective: add-on features, add-on costs.

software

plugin

Modular software extension

applet · patch · toolbar · script · utility · package · library · framework · driver · API

purchase

extra

Additional, beyond necessary

premium · deluxe · bundle · package · tier · subscription · in-app purchase · DLC · expansion pack · surcharge

hairpiece

wig

Artificial head covering

topper · wiglet · hairpiece · bonded · tracks · bundles

bonus

perk

Employment bonus

sweetener · extra · complimentary · throw-in · gift · premium · promotional · giveaway

accessory

attachment

Connection or fondness

part · module · device · adapter · peripheral · mount · bracket · connector · kit · hardware

supplement

vitamin

Essential organic nutrient

  • mineralNaturally formed crystalline solid
  • probioticHealthful live microorganism supplement
  • omega-3Polyunsaturated dietary fat

protein · fiber · calcium · magnesium · zinc · iron · herbal · nutraceutical · dietary · nutritional

Categories
Opposites
essentiality

add-onessential

Fundamentally necessary

necessity · requirement · requisite · must-have · fundamental

inclusion status

add-onbuilt-in

Included as standard

included · out-of-the-box · default · stock · bundled

structural relationship

add-oncore

Central essential portion

base model · base · foundation · nucleus · backbone

Family

addon, addons

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G