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Meaning of supplement
something that is added to something else to improve or complete it
Etymology of supplement
The word "supplement" comes from the Old French word "supplément", which is derived from the Latin word "supplementum", meaning "a completing" or "a filling up"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to something that completes or enhances something else
Synonyms
addition
accessory
adjunct
appendage
attachment
accompaniment
complement
enhancement
enrichment
augmentation
increase
expansion
extension
boost
reinforcement
strengthening
fortification
support
subsidiary
auxiliary
extra
bonus
annex
appendage
accompaniment
Definitions
- A thing that is added to something else in order to complete it or enhance its quality
- * A part that is added to a book, document, or other publication in order to provide further information
- * A dietary supplement, especially one taken in the form of a pill or capsule
Usage Examples
- The new employee will receive a supplement to their salary for working overtime
- * The company will provide a supplement to the standard software package to fix the bug
- * She takes a daily supplement to ensure she gets enough vitamins and minerals
Antonyms
subtraction
removal
deletion
reduction
decrease
diminution
deduction
curtailment
cutback
contraction
abridgment
omission
exclusion
elimination
erasure
cancellation
negation
reversal
undoing
reversal