Supplemental: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplemental

 

[ ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

additional support

The term 'supplemental' refers to something that is added to enhance or complete something else. It is often used in contexts such as education, where supplemental materials provide extra information or support to the primary curriculum. This adjective suggests an addition that is beneficial but not essential. Various professions utilize supplemental resources to improve their effectiveness and outcomes.

Synonyms

additional, ancillary, complementary, extra

Examples of usage

  • She provided supplemental reading materials for the students.
  • The company offered supplemental health insurance plans.
  • He took a supplemental course to enhance his skills.
  • They received supplemental funding for the project.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplemental" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suplementar

🇮🇳 पूरक

🇩🇪 zusätzlich

🇮🇩 tambahan

🇺🇦 додатковий

🇵🇱 uzupełniający

🇯🇵 補足の

🇫🇷 supplémentaire

🇪🇸 suplementario

🇹🇷 tamamlayıcı

🇰🇷 보충의

🇸🇦 مكمل

🇨🇿 doplněk

🇸🇰 doplnkový

🇨🇳 补充的

🇸🇮 dopolnilni

🇮🇸 auka

🇰🇿 қосымша

🇬🇪 სრულყოფილი

🇦🇿 əlavə

🇲🇽 suplementario

Word origin

The word 'supplemental' originates from the Latin word 'supplementum', meaning 'that which is added or provided in addition'. This Latin term is derived from 'supplere', which means 'to fill up, supply, or meet'. Over time, the term evolved in English usage, where it began to denote an additional component that enhances or completes something already in existence. The use of 'supplemental' gained prominence in various fields such as education, healthcare, and business, where it describes resources or information added to improve or support a primary focus. The transformative nature of the term reflects its core idea: providing what is necessary to make something more effective or complete.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,987 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.