Supplemented: meaning, definitions and examples
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supplemented
[ sʌpləˌmɛntɪd ]
enhanced support
The term 'supplemented' refers to the past action of adding something to enhance or complete something else. It often implies providing additional help, resources, or components to improve a situation or product. This can be in various contexts such as nutrition, education, and information gathering. When something is supplemented, it typically results in a more robust or effective outcome.
Synonyms
added, augmented, enhanced, enriched, reinforced
Examples of usage
- The diet was supplemented with vitamins and minerals.
- Her income was supplemented by a part-time job.
- The report was supplemented by recent research findings.
Translations
Translations of the word "supplemented" in other languages:
🇵🇹 suplementado
🇮🇳 पूरक
🇩🇪 ergänzt
🇮🇩 dilengkapi
🇺🇦 доповнений
🇵🇱 uzupełniony
🇯🇵 補足された
🇫🇷 supplémenté
🇪🇸 suplementado
🇹🇷 tamamlanmış
🇰🇷 보완된
🇸🇦 مُكَمَّل
🇨🇿 doplněný
🇸🇰 doplněný
🇨🇳 补充的
🇸🇮 dopolnjen
🇮🇸 bættur við
🇰🇿 толықтырылған
🇬🇪 დამატებული
🇦🇿 tamamlanmış
🇲🇽 suplementado
Word origin
The word 'supplemented' derives from the Latin word 'supplementum', which means 'something added' and is rooted in 'supplementare', meaning 'to add to'. The word entered the English language in the early 15th century, retaining its meaning from the Latin. Initially used in contexts related to providing necessary additional support, the term has evolved through usage in various fields, including dietary supplements and enhancing educational materials. Over time, 'supplement' and its derivatives have become a common part of vocabulary, especially in discussions regarding health, nutrition, and information enhancement. Its usage has expanded, reflecting the increasing importance of supplementary information and resources in modern life.