English Explanatory Dictionary

supplement

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.
  2. An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors, or brings up to date.
  3. An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject; an additional section of a journal issue, or an additional issue, for a similar purpose.
  4. An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.
  5. A vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development; the dosage form that conveys or embodies it (e.g., tablet, capsule, pill, powder, beverage).
  6. A surcharge, additional cost, especially for food in a restaurant.
  7. An adjunct that is nonessential, especially a supplementary relative clause.
verb
  1. To provide or make a supplement to something.

Pronunciation

/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Berrely-supplement.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-supplement.wav /ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsɐp.lə.mənt/ /ˈsap.lə.mənt/

Word forms

supplement supplements supplementing supplemented

Etymology

From Latin supplementum (“that which is added to supply a shortage”), from supplere (“to provide something”).

Synonyms

accessory accompaniment addition add-on adjunct affix annex apanage appendage appendix extra increase increment supplement eke out

Related words

supplemental supplementary complement suppletion suppletory

Derived words

colour supplement dietary supplement food supplement herbal supplement market supplement single supplement sports supplement viscosupplement nonsupplemented oversupplement resupplemented supplementable supplementation unsupplemented
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