supplementing
ˈsʌplɪˌmɛntɪŋ
Definition

Definition of supplementing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
additionsomething added to complete or enhance
  • The book includes a supplementing of extra chapters.
addition enhancement
2.
nutritional aidRareproduct taken to improve healthRare
  • He takes vitamin supplementing for better health.
addition boost enhancement

Adjective

1.
enhancementproviding additional support or enhancement
  • The supplementing materials helped the students understand the topic better.
augmenting complementing enhancing
2.
additionserving as a complement
  • The supplementing information was crucial for the research.
additional complementary
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Images of supplementing

  • supplementing: product taken to improve health
    product taken to improve health

Origin of supplementing

Latin, supplere (to fill up)

Terms with supplementing included in their meaning

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unmalted grain supplementing the main mash
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reserve assets in IMF supplementing gold reserves

Examples of supplementing in a sentence

  • Supplementing of resources was necessary for the project.
  • Supplementing is essential for athletes' recovery.
  • Doctors recommend supplementing for nutritional gaps.
  • The supplementing documents clarified the instructions.
  • Supplementing resources were provided for the project.
  • The supplementing data supported the findings.

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  1. French:supplément, complémentaire, ...
  2. German:Ergänzung, ergänzend, ...
  3. Italian:aggiunta, di supporto, ...
  4. Spanish:suplemento, complementario, ...
  5. Portuguese:suplemento, complementar, ...
  6. Chinese:补充, 补充的, ...
  7. Japanese:補遺, 補助的な, ...
  8. Arabic:إِضَافَة, مُكَمِّل, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹסֶפֶת, מַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:дополнение, дополнительный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:доповнення, допоміжний, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरक, सप्लीमेंट, ...
supplement
ˈsʌplɪmənt

Definition of supplement - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
additionsomething added to make up for a lack
  • He takes a vitamin supplement daily.
addition appendix extra
2.
publishingextra section in a publication
  • The newspaper included a weekend supplement.
addendum annex appendix
3.
mathematicsTECH.angle that adds to another to make 180°TECH.
  • The two angles are supplements of each other.
addition adjunct complement

Verb

tr.
boostadd something extra to improve, complete, or support
  • They supplement the report with more data.
augment bolster enhance
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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.

Origin of supplement

Latin, supplere (to fill up)

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.

View all translations of supplement

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  1. French:complément, compléter, ...
  2. German:Ergänzung, ergänzen, ...
  3. Italian:integratore, integrare, ...
  4. Spanish:suplemento, suplementar, ...
  5. Portuguese:suplemento, suplementar, ...
  6. Chinese:补充剂, 补充, ...
  7. Japanese:サプリメント, 補う, ...
  8. Arabic:مُكَمِّل, عَزَّزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:תּוֹסֶף, לְהַשְׁלִים, ...
  10. Russian:добавка, дополнять, ...
  11. Ukrainian:добавка, доповнювати, ...
  12. Hindi:पूरक, पूरक करना, ...
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