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Definition of Supplement
1. Noun. Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end.
Exact synonyms: Addendum, Postscript
Generic synonyms: Matter
Group relationships: Back Matter, End Matter
Specialized synonyms: Appendix, Continuation, Sequel
Derivative terms: Supplementary
Generic synonyms: Matter
Group relationships: Back Matter, End Matter
Specialized synonyms: Appendix, Continuation, Sequel
Derivative terms: Supplementary
2. Verb. Add as a supplement to what seems insufficient. "Supplement your diet"
Generic synonyms: Add
Entails: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply
Specialized synonyms: Vitaminise, Vitaminize, Eke Out, Fill Out, Leverage
Derivative terms: Supplementation
Entails: Furnish, Provide, Render, Supply
Specialized synonyms: Vitaminise, Vitaminize, Eke Out, Fill Out, Leverage
Derivative terms: Supplementation
3. Noun. A quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency).
Exact synonyms: Supplementation
Generic synonyms: Increase, Increment
Derivative terms: Supplemental, Supplementary
Generic synonyms: Increase, Increment
Derivative terms: Supplemental, Supplementary
4. Verb. Serve as a supplement to. "Vitamins supplemented his meager diet"
5. Noun. A supplementary component that improves capability.
Exact synonyms: Accessory, Add-on, Appurtenance
Specialized synonyms: Auto Accessory, Computer Accessory, Fitting, Fixings, Trimmings
Generic synonyms: Component, Constituent, Element
Derivative terms: Accessorial, Accessory, Add On, Appertain, Appurtenant, Supplemental, Supplementary
Specialized synonyms: Auto Accessory, Computer Accessory, Fitting, Fixings, Trimmings
Generic synonyms: Component, Constituent, Element
Derivative terms: Accessorial, Accessory, Add On, Appertain, Appurtenant, Supplemental, Supplementary
6. Verb. Add to the very end. "He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language"
Exact synonyms: Add On, Affix, Append
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Annex
Derivative terms: Add-on, Affixation, Appendage, Appendant, Supplementation
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Annex
Derivative terms: Add-on, Affixation, Appendage, Appendant, Supplementation
Definition of Supplement
1. n. That which supplies a deficiency, or meets a want; a store; a supply.
2. v. t. To fill up or supply by addition; to add something to.
Definition of Supplement
1. [v -ED, -ING, -S]