English · Word Candidate

supplement

/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: supplements · supplementing · supplemented

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.

Noun

Near-synonyms: see Thesaurus:adjunct

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

An extension to a document or publication that adds information, corrects errors, or brings up to date.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

To provide or make a supplement to something.

Verb

I supplement my income by working as a model.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “supplement” mean?

Something added; especially, such an addition added to make up for a deficiency.

Is “supplement” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.