supplementary

[ suhp-luh-men-tuh-ree ]

adjective

1. Also of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.

noun

, plural sup·ple·men·ta·ries.

1. a person or thing that is supplementary.

supplementary

/ -trɪ; ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntərɪ /

adjective

1. forming or acting as a supplement Also (less commonly)supplementalˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl

noun

1. a person or thing that is a supplement

Derived Forms

• ˌsuppleˈmentarily, adverb

Other Words From

• nonsup·ple·menta·ry adjective
• presup·ple·menta·ry adjective
• unsup·ple·menta·ry adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of supplementary¹

First recorded in 1660–70; supplement + -ary

Example Sentences

Expectant mothers and women trying to conceive should continue to take supplementary folic acid - the synthetic version of the vitamin folate - as currently advised by medical practioners.

From BBC

She became the youngest woman in the world to summit K2, and the youngest person to summit Gasherbrum 1 without supplementary oxygen.

From BBC

"Till then, all the other steps by corporates, like offering period leave or partnering with mental health firms will remain supplementary at best and symbolic at worst," he said.

From BBC

They argue the supplementary budget process in parliament did not follow the law - and have asked the courts to intervene to "end the consistent undermining of our constitution".

From BBC

Tremor was shown to improve with stimulation of tracts connected to the primary motor cortex and cerebellum, while bradykinesia was associated with the supplementary motor cortex.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• ancillary
• auxiliary
• increased