Supplementary article Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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supplementary article

[หŒsสŒplษชหˆmษ›ntษ™ri หˆษ‘หtษชkl ]

Definition

Context #1 | Noun

additional reading material

An extra article that provides further information on a particular topic, usually included alongside the main text.

Synonyms

additional, complementary, extra.

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Word Description / Examples
supplementary article

Use this term when referring to an additional written piece, such as an article or paper, that provides extra information or detail related to a primary document or study.

  • The supplementary article provided valuable insights on the topic that were not covered in the main report
additional

This word is appropriate in any situation where something is added to what already exists, without necessarily implying enhancement.

  • We have an additional meeting scheduled for next week to discuss the project further
extra

This word is suitable for casual or informal situations where something more is available beyond what is standard or expected. It can sometimes carry a slight connotation of being unnecessary or excessive.

  • Do you want extra cheese on your burger? / She brought extra clothes in case of bad weather
complementary

Use this word when referring to something that completes or enhances something else, making it better or more effective.

  • Her skills in graphic design are complementary to his expertise in marketing, making them an effective team

Examples of usage

  • The magazine included a supplementary article on the benefits of yoga.
  • In addition to the main report, there was a supplementary article detailing the research methodology.
  • The supplementary article offered a deeper analysis of the data presented in the main article.

Translations

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Origin of 'supplementary article'

The term 'supplementary article' originated from the combination of 'supplementary', meaning additional or extra, and 'article', referring to a piece of writing on a specific topic. The use of supplementary articles became popular in academic and journalistic contexts to provide additional information or analysis beyond the main content.