supplementary

CEFRB2

/sˌʌpləˈmɛntəri/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Added as extra support or information.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Something additional; an extra.

Examples

  • Supplementary information includes adverbs and things that function as adverbs.

  • You may need a supplementary dose after six months.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Additional; added to supply what is wanted.

More examples

In context

  • Thus, leucine is already being seen as a pharmaconutrient of great relevance for the supplementary feeding of malnourished and frail elderly and for specific subpopulations.

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Origin

adjective

From supplement + -ary; compare French supplémentaire.