supplementary

adjective

sup·​ple·​men·​ta·​ry ˌsə-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē How to pronounce supplementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trē
1
: added or serving as a supplement : additional
supplementary reading
2
: being or relating to a supplement (see supplement entry 1 sense 3) or a supplementary angle

Examples of supplementary in a Sentence

a list of supplementary material for the class the teacher's edition of the textbook comes with a lot of supplementary material
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Even though some Roomba models cost more than full-size vacuum cleaners, they’re still only meant for supplementary cleaning. Camryn Rabideau, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 However, the girders also sport supplementary dampers attached on either side. New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2024 Also, the ballot wording and supplementary material makes no mention of the existing parcel tax. Mercury News & East Bay Times Editorial, The Mercury News, 2 Nov. 2024 Dinner starts at $163 (€150) per person, with a supplementary wine pairing. Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supplementary 

Word History

First Known Use

1667, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of supplementary was in 1667

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Cite this Entry

“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplementary. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

supplementary

adjective
sup·​ple·​men·​ta·​ry ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ə-rē How to pronounce supplementary (audio)
-ˈmen-trē
1
: added as a supplement : additional
2
: being or relating to a supplement or a supplementary angle

Medical Definition

supplementary

adjective
sup·​ple·​men·​ta·​ry ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ə-rē, -ˈmen-trē How to pronounce supplementary (audio)
: added or serving as a supplement
supplementary vitamins

Legal Definition

supplementary

adjective
sup·​ple·​men·​ta·​ry ˌsə-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē, -trē How to pronounce supplementary (audio)
: added or serving as a supplement

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