Supplementary

/ˌsʌpləˈmɛn.tər.i/

Meaning & Definition

noun

Something that is added to something else.

The teacher assigned a supplementary to reinforce the lessons.

adjective

Added to something else in order to make it complete.

The supplementary materials provided additional insights into the topic.

Serving to supplement; additional.

She took a supplementary course to gain more skills in her field.

Of or relating to supplementary; providing extra information.

The report included supplementary data to support its findings.

Derived from late Latin 'supplementarius', from 'supplementum', meaning 'something added'.

supplementary income

Extra income earned beyond the primary salary.

supplementary education

Additional educational resources or instruction provided to enhance learning.

supplement

Something added to complete or enhance.

enhancement

An increase or improvement.

Extra stuff.

I got some supplementary snacks for the road trip.