Simple Definition of supplement
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: something that is added to something else in order to make it complete
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: an extra part that is added to a book or newspaper
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: an amount of money that must be paid in addition to the regular price
Full Definition of supplement
1a : something that completes or makes an additionb : dietary supplement
2 : a part added to or issued as a continuation of a book or periodical to correct errors or make additions
3 : an angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals 180°
Examples of supplement in a sentence
the supplement to the encyclopedia
First-class accommodation is available for a supplement.
Origin and Etymology of supplement
Middle English, from Latin supplementum, from supplēre to fill up, complete — more at supply
First Known Use: 14th century
Simple Definition of supplement
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: to add something to (something) in order to make it complete
Examples of supplement in a sentence
She began supplementing her diet with vitamins.
1749
First Known Use of supplement
1749
SUPPLEMENT Defined for Kids
Definition of supplement for Students
: something that supplies what is needed or adds to something else <a food supplement>
Word Root of supplement
The Latin word plēre, meaning “to fill,” gives us the root ple. Words from the Latin plēre have something to do with filling or being full. Anything replete with something is full of that particular thing or quality. Something complete is totally full and finished. To deplete is to lessen the amount of something that was once full. A supplement is something that fills in something that is missing.
Medical Dictionary
Medical Definition of supplement
1: something that completes or makes an addition
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