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Supplementing: meaning, definitions and examples

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supplementing

 

[ sʌp.lɪ.men.tɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

general use

Supplementing refers to the act of adding to something in order to improve it or complete it. This can involve providing additional resources, nutrients, or support to enhance the original entity.

Synonyms

adding, complementing, enhancing, enriching

Examples of usage

  • He is supplementing his diet with vitamins.
  • The teacher is supplementing the curriculum with extra materials.
  • She is supplementing her income by working part-time.
  • They are supplementing their savings with investments.

Translations

Translations of the word "supplementing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 suplementação

🇮🇳 पूरक

🇩🇪 Ergänzung

🇮🇩 penyuluhan

🇺🇦 доповнення

🇵🇱 uzupełnianie

🇯🇵 補足

🇫🇷 complémentation

🇪🇸 suplementación

🇹🇷 tamamlama

🇰🇷 보충

🇸🇦 إضافة

🇨🇿 doplnění

🇸🇰 dopĺňanie

🇨🇳 补充

🇸🇮 dopolnitev

🇮🇸 bætir

🇰🇿 толықтыру

🇬🇪 სრულია

🇦🇿 tamamlama

🇲🇽 suplementación

Word origin

The term 'supplementing' derives from the Latin word 'supplementum', which means 'something added'. This word entered the English language in the late 14th century, where it originally referred to the act of completing or enhancing something by adding a supplementary part. Over time, its application has broadened to include various contexts such as nutrition, finance, and education. The concept of supplementation illustrates the human practice of improving or expanding the existing state of affairs, whether that pertains to physical health, knowledge, or financial stability. Today, 'supplementing' encompasses anything from dietary supplements that enhance health to additional resources that fortify knowledge and skills.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,564, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.