1
[ adjective ] functioning in a subsidiary or supporting capacity

Synonyms

auxiliary supplementary subsidiary

Examples

"the main library and its auxiliary branches"

Used in print

([Anonymous,] "The Attack on Employee Services"...)

Consider installing supplemental serving lines in production areas .

Related terms

secondary

2
[ adjective ] added to complete or make up a deficiency

Synonyms

supplementary additional

Examples

"produced supplementary volumes" "additional reading"

Related terms

added

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Rhymes with

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Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

supplement supplementary supplementation suppliant suppleness supplanter supplanting

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