suppletory

[ suhp-li-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee ]

adjective

1. supplying a deficiency.

suppletory

/ -trɪ; ˈsʌplɪtərɪ /

adjective

1. archaic.
   remedying deficiencies; supplementary

Derived Forms

• ˈsuppletorily, adverb

Other Words From

• supple·tori·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of suppletory¹

1620–30; < Late Latin supplētōrius, equivalent to supplē ( re ) ( suppletion ) + -tōrius -tory ¹

Example Sentences

Will you not, then, make it the beginning of some of the suppletory arts and stratagems of the spiritual life with yourselves?

From Project Gutenberg

Take not offence at the lack of all such suppletory arts and stratagems in thy servant, said poor Wet-eyes.

From Project Gutenberg