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 supplement supplement /ˌsəpləˈmɛnt/

noun

  1. () A supplementary component that improves capability  ( add-on , appurtenance , bolt-on , accessory , supplement )
    a supplementary component that improves capability
  2. () A quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)  ( supplementation , supplement )
    a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
      The supplement provided essential nutrients for overall health.
    The supplement provided essential nutrients for overall health.
  3. () Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end  ( addendum , postscript , supplement )
    textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

verb

  1. () Add as a supplement to what seems insufficient  ( supplement )
    add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
     Supplement your diet
    supplement your diet
  2. Add to the very end  ( add on , supplement , append , affix )
    add to the very end
     He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language
    He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language
  3. Serve as a supplement to  ( supplement )
    serve as a supplement to
     Vitamins supplemented his meager diet
    Vitamins supplemented his meager diet