supplementary
adjective
sup·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌsə-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē 
-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
Synonyms
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
Recent Examples on the Web
However, some experts say that’s a difficult question to answer, in part because membership and loyalty programs are often supplementary revenue streams.
—
Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
Rather, they should be used as a supplementary tool for enhancing social time between the parrots and their owners.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of coaching has evolved from a supplementary service to an integral component driving success.
—Jia Rizvi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Pregnancy is just one of several possible conditions requiring supplementary iron.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
That's because the Unity Editor Software ToS (which has been getting lots of attention on Reddit and elsewhere) is supplementary to a wider Unity Terms of Service document that applies to all users of Unity's products and services.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
As benign as this vitamin’s safety profile seems to be, no one should be taking supplementary vitamin K without consulting their physician.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Ever since the boom of the side hustle, freelancing, or gig economy within recent years since the pandemic, holding down an alternative or secondary source of supplementary income has become the norm.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Adjacent to the primary office is a supplementary workspace; this smaller office is perfect if guests have a larger entourage or a personal assistant that needs to buckle down.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
Alex Vuocolo, Fortune, 30 Mar. 2024
Rather, they should be used as a supplementary tool for enhancing social time between the parrots and their owners.
—Sarah Kuta, Smithsonian Magazine, 29 Mar. 2024
In the dynamic landscape of modern business, the role of coaching has evolved from a supplementary service to an integral component driving success.
—Jia Rizvi, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024
Pregnancy is just one of several possible conditions requiring supplementary iron.
—Stephen C. George, Discover Magazine, 12 Feb. 2024
That's because the Unity Editor Software ToS (which has been getting lots of attention on Reddit and elsewhere) is supplementary to a wider Unity Terms of Service document that applies to all users of Unity's products and services.
—Kyle Orland, Ars Technica, 15 Sep. 2023
As benign as this vitamin’s safety profile seems to be, no one should be taking supplementary vitamin K without consulting their physician.
—Discover Magazine, 29 Feb. 2024
Ever since the boom of the side hustle, freelancing, or gig economy within recent years since the pandemic, holding down an alternative or secondary source of supplementary income has become the norm.
—Rachel Wells, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2024
Adjacent to the primary office is a supplementary workspace; this smaller office is perfect if guests have a larger entourage or a personal assistant that needs to buckle down.
—Gemma Harris, Robb Report, 22 Feb. 2024
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“Supplementary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplementary. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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supplementary
adjective
sup·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ə-rē
-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
: added or serving as a supplement
supplementary vitamins
Legal Definition
supplementary
adjective
sup·ple·men·ta·ry
ˌsə-plə-ˈmen-tə-rē, -trē
: added or serving as a supplement
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