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

The State Department should accept supplementary documents in lieu of the HR letter that contractors say they cannot provide.

From The Daily Beast

Hyperemesis Gravidarum is very acute morning sickness, which may require supplementary hydration, medication and nutrients.

From The Daily Beast

The supplementary budget includes €7.2bn in new taxes, including a big increase in wealth taxes, and €1.5bn in spending cuts.

From The Daily Beast

Here are all the parts to the review, and some supplementary blog posts.

From The Daily Beast

The report having been adopted, M. Sarigue was summoned in order that he might offer some supplementary explanations.

From Project Gutenberg

Did they possess a supplementary sense, which enabled them to see beyond that limited horizon which bounds all human gaze?

From Project Gutenberg

Their educations were completed, except for evening supplementary courses.

From Project Gutenberg

These schools they regarded as essential and supplementary to their churches.

From Project Gutenberg

After the ninth edition, the supplementary notes were published separately in 1848.

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Related Words

• ancillary
• auxiliary
• increased