Definition of Supplement
Supplement
sup·ple·ment
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
an addition to something that completes or improves the thing;
e.g. Please read this article as a supplement to your understanding of the book.
(noun)
a substance that a person takes to obtain nutrients that their diet doesn't supply;
e.g. The doctor prescribed him a supplement because he wasn't getting enough nutrition.
(noun)
a section that is added to a periodical publication such as a newspaper, typically in order to add material to it;
e.g. The Sunday newspaper contains a supplement on houses for sale in the city.
(verb)
to add a material to something in order to improve or complete it, or to serve as an additional section or amount that improves or completes something;
e.g. She decided to supplement her outfit with a coat because it was cold outside. These books will supplement your understanding of the course material.
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