Supplement Definition

sŭplə-mənt

supplemented, supplementing, supplements

noun

supplements

Something added, esp. to make up for a lack or deficiency.

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A section added to a book or the like to give additional information, correct errors in the body of the work, etc.

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A separate section containing feature stories, comic strips, or the like, issued with a newspaper.

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The amount to be added to a given angle or arc to make 180° or a semicircle.

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(nutrition, bodybuilding): A vitamin, herbal extract, or chemical compound included with a diet to enhance muscular development.

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verb

supplemented, supplementing, supplements

To provide a supplement to; add to, esp. so as to make up for a lack or deficiency.

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Other Word Forms of Supplement

Singular:

supplement

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Middle English from Old French from Latin supplēmentum from supplēre to complete supply

From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
From Latin supplementum (“that which is added to supply a shortage"), from supplere (“to provide something").

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