supplementary — Additional to what is already present or available, serving to complete or enhance something. Providing extra support or information beyond the main content.
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: Additional to what is already present or available, serving to complete or enhance something. Providing extra support or information beyond the main content.
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsʌpləˈmentəri/
Example Sentences
- The detective found supplementary evidence that proved the suspect's alibi was fake.
- My grandmother's supplementary income comes from selling homemade cookies that are suspiciously addictive.
- The supplementary reading list was longer than the main textbook itself.
supplementary
ADJECTIVE[/ˌsʌpləˈmentəri/]
Additional to what is already present or available, serving to complete or enhance something. Providing extra support or information beyond the main content.
The guide includes supplementary information for readers.
The supplementary document provided the missing details. (SUPPLEMENT + EXTRA = SUPPLEMENTARY → added to provide extra support or information)
Supplementary information can be complementary and necessary.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'supplere' meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete.' In ancient Rome, this term was used to describe filling vacant positions in the military ranks.
Breakdown
sup- (under/from below) + -plere (to fill) + -ary (adjective suffix meaning 'relating to')
🎵Rhyme
📝Examples
“The detective found supplementary evidence that proved the suspect's alibi was fake.”
“My grandmother's supplementary income comes from selling homemade cookies that are suspiciously addictive.”
“The supplementary reading list was longer than the main textbook itself.”
“She needed supplementary caffeine after staying up all night writing her thesis about the importance of sleep.”
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