supplementary
[ suhp-luh-men-tuh-ree ]
/ ˌsʌp ləˈmɛn tə ri /
adjective
Also supplemental. of the nature of or forming a supplement; additional.
noun, plural sup·ple·men·ta·ries.
a person or thing that is supplementary.
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- supplemental,
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Origin of supplementary
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supplementary
/ (ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ) /
adjective
forming or acting as a supplementAlso (less commonly): supplemental (ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl)
noun plural -ries
a person or thing that is a supplement
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supplementary
1660s, from supplement + -ary.
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