How Do You Spell SUPPLEMENT?

Pronunciation: [sˈʌplɪmənt] (IPA)

The word "supplement" is spelled as /ˈsʌplɪmənt/ in IPA phonetic transcription. The first syllable is pronounced as "suhp", with a short "u" sound and an "p" sound. The second syllable is pronounced as "li", with a short "i" sound, followed by "muhnt". This word refers to something that is added to complete or improve something else. It can be used as a verb, noun, or adjective. Proper spelling of this word is essential to effective communication.

SUPPLEMENT Meaning and Definition

1. A supplement, when used as a noun, refers to an item or substance that is added to another to enhance or complete it. It is often utilized to complement or enhance the nutrition provided by food, encompassing dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, herbs, or other beneficial substances. These supplements are intended to bridge nutritional gaps and support overall wellbeing.

   In a broader sense, a supplement can also refer to an additional or extra component that is provided alongside a primary thing to amplify its effectiveness or enhance certain aspects. For instance, in literature, supplement refers to an additional publication that accompanies a main work, offering additional information, explanations, or illustrations. Similarly, in education, a supplement can refer to instructional materials or aids that support and reinforce the content covered in textbooks or classroom instruction.

   As a verb, to supplement means to add or provide an enhancement or addition to something. This action generally involves the act of bolstering or completing something that is considered lacking or insufficient in a specific area. For example, one might supplement their diet with multivitamins to ensure the intake of essential nutrients.

   Overall, supplement as a noun or verb encompasses the act of adding or supplying something extra to improve or enhance the original entity, whether it be food, education, literature, or any other area requiring a supplementary boost.

2. • Any addition by which defects are supplied; an addition made to a published work or book to render it more complete; an additional sheet to a newspaper; in trig., the quantity by which an arc or an angle falls short of 180 degrees, or a semicircle.

   • To add something to make more full and complete; to add to.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of SUPPLEMENT

The word "supplement" comes from the Latin word "supplementum", which means "to complete" or "to supply what is lacking". It is derived from the verb "supplere", meaning "to fill up" or "to complete". The usage of "supplement" in English dates back to the 14th century, where it originally referred to a provision of something lacking or a reinforcement. Over time, the meaning expanded to include various additional or complementary things used to enhance or support something existing.

Similar spelling words for SUPPLEMENT

• Supplyment,
• suppliant,
• supplanting,
• supplanter,
• suppleness,
• supplemental,
• ibid.supplement,
• supplementary,
• supplant,
• subelement.

Plural form of SUPPLEMENT is SUPPLEMENTS

Conjugate verb Supplement

CONDITIONAL

I would supplement

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CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT

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CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE

I will supplement

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FUTURE CONTINUOUS

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FUTURE PERFECT

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FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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IMPERATIVE

you supplement

we let´s supplement

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to supplement

PAST

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PAST CONTINUOUS

I was supplementing

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PAST PARTICIPLE

supplemented

PAST PERFECT

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PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT

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PRESENT CONTINUOUS

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PRESENT PARTICIPLE

supplementing

PRESENT PERFECT

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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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