Supplementary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Supplementary is an adjective meaning Additional; added to supply what is wanted.
Meaning
Additional; added to supply what is wanted.
More Meanings
- Something additional; an extra.
Example Sentences
Thus, leucine is already being seen as a pharmaconutrient of great relevance for the supplementary feeding of malnourished and frail elderly and for specific subpopulations.
Word Forms
- supplementaries
Synonyms for supplementary
Depending on context, synonyms include auxiliary, additional, subsidiary, secondary, supplemental, added.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include supplemental, additional, subsidiary, secondary, auxiliary, added.
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