Supplementary: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplementary

 

[ ˌsʌplɪˈmɛnt(ə)ri ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

education

Providing additional help or support, especially in an educational context.

Synonyms

additional, extra, further

Examples of usage

  • Supplementary materials were provided to help the students prepare for the exam.
  • The school offers supplementary tutoring for students who need extra help.
Context #2 | Noun

nutrition

A dietary supplement, especially one containing vitamins or minerals.

Synonyms

addition, boost, supplement

Examples of usage

  • She takes a daily supplementary vitamin to ensure she gets all the necessary nutrients.
  • The doctor recommended a calcium supplement as a supplementary to her diet.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplementary" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suplementar

🇮🇳 पूरक

🇩🇪 ergänzend

🇮🇩 tambahan

🇺🇦 додатковий

🇵🇱 dodatkowy

🇯🇵 補足の

🇫🇷 supplémentaire

🇪🇸 suplementario

🇹🇷 tamamlayıcı

🇰🇷 보충의

🇸🇦 إضافي

🇨🇿 doplňkový

🇸🇰 doplnkový

🇨🇳 补充的

🇸🇮 dopolnilen

🇮🇸 viðbótar

🇰🇿 қосымша

🇬🇪 დამატებითი

🇦🇿 əlavə

🇲🇽 suplementario

Word origin

The word 'supplementary' originated from the Latin word 'supplementarius', which means 'supplying what is lacking'. The term has been used in various contexts, including education, nutrition, and law, to denote something additional or extra. Over time, 'supplementary' has become a common term to describe anything that provides support or enhancement to an existing entity.

See also: supplementation, supplements.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,906 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.