Supplement

//ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.

    "Near-synonyms: see Thesaurus:adjunct"

  2. 2
    a supplementary component that improves capability wordnet
  3. 3
    An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors, or brings up to date.
  4. 4
    a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) wordnet
  5. 5
    An additional section of a newspaper devoted to a specific subject; an additional section of a journal issue, or an additional issue, for a similar purpose.

    "the literary supplement"

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  1. 6
    textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end wordnet
  2. 7
    An angle that, when added to a given angle, makes 180°; a supplementary angle.
  3. 8
    A vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound ingested to meet dietary deficiencies or enhance muscular development; the dosage form that conveys or embodies it (e.g., tablet, capsule, pill, powder, beverage).

    "Vitamins, minerals, and essential fatty acids must come from either the diet or supplements."

  4. 9
    A surcharge, additional cost, especially for food in a restaurant.

    "There is a £2 supplement if you choose the steak."

  5. 10
    An adjunct that is nonessential, especially a supplementary relative clause.
Verb
  1. 1
    To provide or make a supplement to something.

    "I supplement my income by working as a model."

  2. 2
    add to the very end wordnet
  3. 3
    add as a supplement to what seems insufficient wordnet
  4. 4
    serve as a supplement to wordnet

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Latin supplementum (“that which is added to supply a shortage”), from supplere (“to provide something”).

Etymology 2

From Latin supplementum (“that which is added to supply a shortage”), from supplere (“to provide something”).

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