supplementary

[suhp-luh-men-tuh-ree]

adjective

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

noun

plural

supplementaries 

1. a person or thing that is supplementary.

supplementary

/ -trɪ, ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntərɪ /

adjective

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

noun

1. a person or thing that is a supplement

Other Word Forms

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of supplementary¹

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.

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"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.

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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.

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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.”

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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.

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Related Words

• ancillary 
• auxiliary 
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