supplementary
adjectiveHow to pronounce supplementary:
Definition of supplementary:
- supplementary (adjective):
- used as an extra or supplement
- functioning in a supporting capacity.
- added or serving as a supplement additional
Synonyms for supplementary:
peripheralaccessoryancillarysubsidiaryaccompanyingadditionalauxiliarycomplementarysecondaryAntonyms for supplementary:
rudimentarybodytrueheadprerequisitesalienteventfulstaplebigquintessentialShow 15 more
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