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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A source of supply.

   "Invent suppletories to excuse an evil man."

2. 2
   A supplement.

Adjective

1. 1
   Making up for deficiencies; supplementary.

   "a suppletory oath"

Synonyms

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additional

Example

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"Invent suppletories to excuse an evil man."

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin suppletorius.

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