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supplement
/ˈsʌpləmənt/
additional material or information
She took a vitamin supplement to boost her immune system.
The supplement is an extra nutrient taken to improve health.
general
An additional item or part that completes or enhances something.
The textbook includes a supplement with extra practice problems.
The supplement provides additional exercises for students.
Can refer to physical items, digital content, or informational additions.
Medicine
health
A product taken to add nutrients or other beneficial substances to a diet.
Many athletes take protein supplements to support muscle recovery.
Supplements help athletes meet their nutritional needs.
Common types include vitamins, minerals, and herbal extracts.
Collocations
take a supplementconsume a dietary supplementsupplement withadd something to enhance or complete
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Usage Tip
In health contexts, 'supplement' often refers to pills or powders, but it can also mean any added substance or material.
Gold Rule
Grammar Rule
'Supplement' is a noun. The verb form is 'supplement,' as in 'to supplement a diet.'
Word Origin
From Latin *supplementum*, meaning 'a filling up,' from *supplere* 'to fill up.'
Usage Notes
In formal contexts, 'supplement' can refer to legal or financial documents added to an original. In everyday use, it often refers to dietary aids or extra content.
Word Breakdown
sup-
under
prefix-ple-
fill
root-ment
action or result
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