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supplement

supp·le·ment

UK/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/ US/ˈsʌp.lə.mənt/ uncommon
noun (3) verb (3)

noun

1.

the branch of neuroscience that studies the physiology of the nervous system

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2.

a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)

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3.

verb

1.

add as a supplement to what seems insufficient

  • “supplement your diet”
2.

serve as a supplement to

  • “Vitamins supplemented his meager diet”
3.

keep to the curb

  • “curb your dogs”
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Origin

From Latin supplementum (“that which is added to supply a shortage”), from supplere (“to provide something”).

Phrases

  • colour supplement
  • dietary supplement
  • food supplement
  • herbal supplement
  • market supplement
  • single supplement
  • sports supplement

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