Definition of supplement - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
additionsomething added to make up for a lack
- He takes a vitamin supplement daily.
2.
publishingextra section in a publication
- The newspaper included a weekend supplement.
3.
mathematicsTECH. angle that adds to another to make 180°TECH.
- The two angles are supplements of each other.
Verb
boostadd something extra to improve, complete, or support
- They supplement the report with more data.
Expressions with supplement
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color magazine section of a newspaper
She clipped recipes from the colour supplement.
substance added to diet for extra nutrients or health benefits
Many people take a food supplement daily.
extra charge for one person staying alone in a room
The single room supplement made the trip more expensive.
product to enhance athletic performance or recovery
He takes a sports supplement before every workout.
product taken to add extra vitamins beyond normal food intake
The doctor recommended a vitamin supplement during the winter months.
product taken orally that contains nutrients derived from food products
She takes a dietary supplement daily to boost her vitamin D levels.
product made from plants used to improve health
She takes an herbal supplement daily for better digestion.
extra charge for staying alone in a room
The single supplement made the trip more expensive.
product taken to add extra nutrients to normal daily food intake
She takes a nutritional supplement every morning with her breakfast.
financial aid given to low-income families
The government introduced a family income supplement to support low-income households.
Origin of supplement
Latin, supplere (to fill up)
Terms with supplement included in their meaning
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dietary supplement
supplement rich in omega-3 fatty acids
supplement
add something to enhance or complete
supplement form
pill or tablet containing nutritional supplements
diet supplement
substance that aids in muscle growth
fitness
supplement taken before exercise to boost performance
medical
pill or supplement to help sleep
auxiliary
serving to aid or supplement
nutrition
supplement to increase body mass
medical
treatment to supplement hormones in the body
medical
treatment using hormones to supplement or replace naturally occurring ones
microbe
product with live bacteria for health, often food or supplement
ingredient
rice fermented with mold for red color or as supplement
nutrition medicine
fermented rice used as supplement or natural medicine
nutrition
used as a nutritional supplement for its omega-3 fatty acids
abr: supplement
something extra added to improve or complete
supplement
nutrient also called riboflavin, important for energy and skin health
supplementary
serving as an addition or supplement
agriculture
animal feed supplement made from blood
salt
compound found in rocks and used as calcium supplement
effort
supplement something insufficient with effort
dietary supplement
oil from flaxseed, rich in omega-3 fatty acids
supplement food
concentrated protein powder with most fat and carbs removed
nutrition
seed husk used as a dietary supplement and laxative
chemistry nutrition
inorganic compound ZnSO₄ used in chemistry and as a supplement
Examples of supplement in a sentence
She added a calcium supplement to her regimen. The magazine's supplement focused on health tips. Readers enjoyed the colorful supplement in the issue. In geometry class, we learned about supplements and complements. Finding the supplement of a 110° angle is straightforward. We supplemented our income by tutoring on weekends.
Please supplement the recipe with extra herbs.
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- French:complément, compléter, ...
- German:Ergänzung, ergänzen, ...
- Italian:integratore, integrare, ...
- Spanish:suplemento, suplementar, ...
- Portuguese:suplemento, suplementar, ...
- Chinese:补充剂, 补充, ...
- Japanese:サプリメント, 補う, ...
- Arabic:مُكَمِّل, عَزَّزَ, ...
- Hebrew:תּוֹסֶף, לְהַשְׁלִים, ...
- Russian:добавка, дополнять, ...
- Ukrainian:добавка, доповнювати, ...
- Hindi:पूरक, पूरक करना, ...
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