supplemental

American  

[suhp-luh-men-tl] / ˌsʌp ləˈmɛn tl /

adjective

1. supplementary.

2. nonscheduled.

3. (of a pleading, an affidavit, etc.) added to furnish what is lacking or missing.

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noun

1. anything that is supplemental.

   supplementals attached to the bill in committee.

Other Word Forms

• nonsupplemental adjective
• nonsupplementally adverb
• presupplemental adjective
• supplementally adverb
• unsupplemental adjective

Etymology

Origin of supplemental

First recorded in 1595–1605; supplement + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Insurers that do a better job of holding down costs can use payments to lower premiums and offer supplemental benefits like dental care and gym memberships.

From The Wall Street Journal

The rate also includes the pricing of Medigap supplemental premiums that accounts for policyholders’ age.

From Barron's

Plans know that supplemental benefits are a big draw and hesitate to make cuts—especially to the “table stakes” benefits of dental, vision, and hearing,” says Robin Duddy-Tenbrunsel, principal at Avalere Health, a consultancy.

From Barron's

Because Medicare’s out-of-pocket costs can be quite high, many enrollees buy supplemental insurance, which can involve additional premiums.

From MarketWatch

The state is one of the few that receives no supplemental income from casino-type gambling.

From Los Angeles Times