'Supplement' definitions:
Definition of 'supplement'
(from WordNet)
noun
Textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end [syn: addendum, supplement, postscript]
noun
A quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency) [syn: supplement, supplementation]
noun
A supplementary component that improves capability [syn: accessory, appurtenance, supplement, add-on]
verb
Add as a supplement to what seems insufficient; "supplement your diet"
verb
Serve as a supplement to; "Vitamins supplemented his meager diet"
verb
Definition of 'Supplement'
From: GCIDE
- Supplement \Sup"ple*ment\, n. [F. suppl['e]ment, L. supplementum, fr. supplere to fill up. See Supply, v. t.]
- 1. That which supplies a deficiency, or meets a want; a store; a supply. [Obs.] --Chapman. [1913 Webster]
- 2. That which fills up, completes, or makes an addition to, something already organized, arranged, or set apart; specifically, a part added to, or issued as a continuation of, a book or paper, to make good its deficiencies or correct its errors. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Trig.) The number of degrees which, if added to a specified arc, make it 180[deg]; the quantity by which an arc or an angle falls short of 180 degrees, or an arc falls short of a semicircle. [1913 Webster]
- Syn: Appendix.
- Usage: Appendix, Supplement. An appendix is that which is appended to something, but is not essential to its completeness; a supplement is that which supplements, or serves to complete or make perfect, that to which it is added. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Supplement'
From: GCIDE
- Supplement \Sup"ple*ment\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Supplemented; p. pr. & vb. n. Supplementing.] To fill up or supply by addition; to add something to. [1913 Webster]
- Causes of one kind must be supplemented by bringing to bear upon them a causation of another kind. --I. Taylor. [1913 Webster] Supplemental
Synonyms of 'supplement'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accession,
- accessory,
- accident,
- accidental,
- accompaniment,
- add to,
- addenda,
- addendum,
- additament,
- addition,
- additive,
- additory,
- additum,
- adjunct,
- adjuvant,
- afterthought,
- annex,
- annexation,
- appanage,
- appendage,
- appendant,
- appendix,
- appurtenance,
- appurtenant,
- attachment,
- augment,
- augmentation,
- auxiliary,
- back matter,
- chorus,
- coda,
- codicil,
- collateral,
- colophon,
- complement,
- conclusion,
- concomitant,
- consequence,
- contingency,
- contingent,
- continuance,
- continuation,
- corollary,
- double take,
- dying words,
- envoi,
- epilogue,
- extend,
- extension,
- extra,
- extrapolation,
- fixture,
- follow-through,
- follow-up,
- fortify,
- happenstance,
- incidental,
- increase,
- increment,
- inessential,
- insert,
- last words,
- mere chance,
- nonessential,
- not-self,
- offshoot,
- other,
- Parthian shot,
- parting shot,
- pendant,
- peroration,
- postface,
- postfix,
- postlude,
- postscript,
- PS,
- recruit,
- refrain,
- reinforce,
- reinforcement,
- rider,
- second thought,
- secondary,
- sequel,
- sequela,
- sequelae,
- sequelant,
- sequent,
- sequitur,
- side effect,
- side issue,
- strengthen,
- subscript,
- subsidiary,
- suffix,
- superaddition,
- supplementation,
- swan song,
- tag,
- tailpiece,
- undergirding,
- unessential