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单词 supplementations
释义

supplement

1 of 2

noun

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsə-plə-mənt How to pronounce supplement (audio)
1
a
: something that completes or makes an addition
b
: dietary supplement
2
: a part added to or issued as a continuation of a book or periodical to correct errors or make additions
3
: an angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals 180°

supplement

2 of 2

verb

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsə-plə-ˌment How to pronounce supplement (audio)
supplemented; supplementing; supplements

transitive verb

: to add or serve as a supplement to
does odd jobs to supplement his income
supplementation
ˌsə-plə-ˌmen-ˈtā-shən How to pronounce supplement (audio)
-mən-
noun
supplementer
ˈsə-plə-ˌmen-tər How to pronounce supplement (audio)
noun

Synonyms

Noun

  • accretion
  • accrual
  • addendum
  • addition
  • augmentation
  • boost
  • expansion
  • gain
  • increase
  • increment
  • more
  • plus
  • proliferation
  • raise
  • rise
  • step-up
  • uptick
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Example Sentences

Noun the supplement to the encyclopedia First-class accommodation is available for a supplement. Verb She began supplementing her diet with vitamins.
Recent Examples on the Web
Noun
Of Peak’s cheerful ads, Estrada says there is a danger in depicting ketamine as a substance akin to a harmless supplement, rather than a clinical treatment. Ej Dickson, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2022 For Richdale, who lives in San Francisco, jaunts to his neighborhood Grocery Outlet supplement trips to the farmers market, food co-op, and Bi-Rite. Mackenzie Chung Fegan, Bon Appétit, 9 Aug. 2022 People who take blood pressure medicine containing nitrates like nitroglycerin risk developing adverse reactions after consuming drugs containing tadalafil, like the Sustango supplement in the recall. Chris Smith, BGR, 3 Aug. 2022 The supplement, unregulated by the Food and Drug Administration, has yet to be clinically proven to help with hiccups in infants. Anna Kaufman, USA TODAY, 23 July 2022 In a morning health supplement, such as the Wellness Tincture above, those effects serve to calm the mind to help with focus, as well as take the edge off of stress and anxiety. Michael Wright | For Cbdfx, The Salt Lake Tribune, 15 July 2022 If plants don't receive that amount from rainfall, supplement by delivering water right to the root zone with a hose or drip line. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2022 At the same time, local efforts also ramped up to replace, or supplement, traditional poverty-fighting efforts with cash transfers. Michael Taylor, San Antonio Express-News, 13 July 2022 That’s important because cellulose—which is probably responsible for the bacteria surviving in extraterrestrial conditions—could be used on Mars as a preservative, a food additive and a fibre supplement in extraterrestrial settlements. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 7 June 2022
Verb
For medical insurance to supplement Medicare, see if a Medicare Advantage plan can meet your needs instead of having Traditional Medicare coupled with a Medicare Supplement Plan. Steve Vernon, Forbes, 9 Aug. 2022 Apparently unable to add another bat, the Milwaukee Brewers on Tuesday made a late move to supplement their bullpen even further. Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel, 2 Aug. 2022 The surge was a surprising byproduct of the pandemic, experts said, as new business owners emerge in an effort to supplement dwindling incomes, turn hobbies into professions or embark on new ventures. John D. Harden, Washington Post, 16 July 2022 The goal is to provide breast-feeding families an option to supplement breast milk through the program, which opens against a backdrop of a shortage of baby formula in the US, The Providence Journal reported. BostonGlobe.com, 11 June 2022 The effort will also work on maximizing the USV’s capacity to supplement the missile-launching tubes and other weapons on traditional Navy ships. Joshua Emerson Smith, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 May 2022 Two law enforcement officials told the Times some portions of SoFi Stadium's parking lots are not fully covered by cameras, and management has been encouraged to have Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies on hand to supplement security. Catherine Garcia, The Week, 4 Feb. 2022 Warren’s supporting cast of Xaivier Kirk (20 points) and Aden Mendez (15 ) provided an offensive boost to supplement Crocker-Johnson’s output. Zach Mason, San Antonio Express-News, 2 Feb. 2022 Pension funds aren’t alone in their effort to supplement public market investments. Heather Gillers, WSJ, 10 Jan. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Noun

Middle English, borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, borrowed from Latin supplēmentum "something added to supply a deficiency or make up a whole, reinforcement," from supplēre "to fill up, complete, raise to its full complement" + -mentum -ment — more at supply entry 2

Verb

derivative of supplement entry 1

First Known Use

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Verb

1659, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

supplement 1 of 2

noun

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsə-plə-mənt How to pronounce supplement (audio)
: something that supplies what is needed or adds to something else
a food supplement

supplement

2 of 2

verb

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsə-plə-ˌment How to pronounce supplement (audio)
supplemented; supplementing
: to add to : complete
Many workers supplement their incomes by doing odd jobs.

Medical Definition

supplement 1 of 2

noun

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsəp-lə-mənt How to pronounce supplement (audio)
1
: something that completes or makes an addition
2
: dietary supplement

supplement

2 of 2

transitive verb

sup·​ple·​ment ˈsəp-lə-ˌment How to pronounce supplement (audio)
: to add a supplement to : serve as a supplement for
utilizes … surgery to supplement the traditional treatment Therapeutic Notes

supplementations

noun

plural of supplementation
as in enhancements

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • enhancements
  • augmentations
  • additions
  • improvements
  • refinements
  • metamorphoses
  • maturations
  • incubations
  • betterments
  • evolutions
  • advancements
  • developments
  • evolvements
  • emergences
  • flowerings
  • growths
  • progressions
  • elaborations
  • expansions
  • perfections
  • progresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • regressions
  • reversions
  • retrogressions
  • lapses
  • relapses
  • degenerations
  • declines
  • degradations
  • deteriorations
  • regresses
  • degeneracies
  • declinations
  • decays
  • devaluations
  • declensions
  • downgrades
  • downfalls
  • descents
  • decadences
  • backslides
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