supplement meaning

supplement as a noun

1. textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end

   Synonyms: addendum, postscript

   Type of: matter

   Kinds: appendix, sequel

   Related forms: supplementary

2. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)

   Synonyms: supplementation

   Type of: increase

   Related forms: supplementary, supplemental

3. a supplementary component that improves capability

   Synonyms: accessory, appurtenance, add-on

   Type of: component

   Kinds: auto accessory, computer accessory, fitting, fixings

   Related forms: supplementary, supplemental

supplement as a verb

1. add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
   • supplement your diet

   Type of: add

   Kinds: vitaminize, eke out, leverage

   Related forms: supplementation

2. serve as a supplement to
   • Vitamins supplemented his meager diet

   Type of: constitute

3. add to the very end
   • He appended a glossary to his novel where he used an invented language

   Synonyms: append, add on, affix

   Type of: attach

   Kinds: annex

   Related forms: supplementation

How to pronounce supplement

supplement is pronounced /ˈsʌplɪmənt/ in British English and /ˈsʌpləmənt/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.