supplementary meaning

UK /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/ US /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntɚi/ 5 syllables

supplementary (adjective): functioning in a supporting capacity.

supplementary has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

supplementary as an adjective

  1. functioning in a supporting capacity
    • the main library and its auxiliary branches

    Synonyms: auxiliary, subsidiary, supplemental

    Similar: secondary

    Related forms: supplement

  2. added to complete or make up a deficiency
    • produced supplementary volumes

    Synonyms: supplemental

    Similar: additive

    Related forms: supplement

How to pronounce supplementary

supplementary is pronounced /ˌsʌplɪˈmɛntəl/ in British English and /ˌsʌpləˈmɛntɚi/ in American English. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with supplementary

Scrabble score: 22 (letter breakdown)

Word lists: words starting with SU · words ending in RY · 13-letter words

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