supplementary

American  

[suhp-luh-men-tuh-ree] / ˌsʌp ləˈmɛn tə ri /

adjective

1. Also of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.

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noun

PLURAL

supplementaries

1. a person or thing that is supplementary.

supplementary British  

/ -trɪ, ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntərɪ /

adjective

1. Also (less commonly): supplemental.  forming or acting as a supplement

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noun

1. a person or thing that is a supplement

Other Word Forms

• nonsupplementary adjective
• presupplementary adjective
• supplementarily adverb
• unsupplementary adjective

Etymology

Origin of supplementary

First recorded in 1660–70; supplement + -ary

Example Sentences

Meanwhile, banks are enjoying a regulatory tailwind under the enhanced supplementary leverage ratio for the biggest banks now in the works.

From MarketWatch

"I ask the relevant ministers to work on securing the necessary supplementary budget and implementing the required tax measures for the contents presented here," Takaichi told the meeting attended by ministers and experts.

From Barron's

Many of these expeditions, including French, Japanese and Swiss teams, are tackling summits in true alpine style: minimal support, no supplementary oxygen, no fixed ropes and carrying all their own gear.

From Barron's

Everybody read from the supplementary prayer booklet: “These couples have come to the synagogue to give thanks for the institution of marriage and for their mutual love and devotion.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Though the bank meets in December too, Nakayama, a former BOJ official, said it would be difficult to tighten monetary policy then as that is when the government will compile the supplementary budget.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• ancillary
• auxiliary
• increased