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supplementary
What does supplementary mean?
supplementary (adjective): functioning in a supporting capacity.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does supplementary come from?
From supplement + -ary; compare French supplémentaire.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of supplementary?
Words related to supplementary
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “supplementary” mean?
tending to cure or restore to health
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functioning in a supporting capacity
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having or expressing strong emotions
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not allowed; specifically disallowed
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conscious
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anonymous
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auxiliary
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identical
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