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Supplementary

adjective

/ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Meaning

completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra

Additional, completing, or enhancing something else.

Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.

The teacher gave supplementary materials to help the students prepare for exams.

additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary, supportive

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additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary

Entry 2

additional, extra, complementary, auxiliary, supportive

primary, main, essential, basic

Entry 1

primary, main, essential, basic

Entry 2

primary, main, essential

supplementary material, supplementary income, supplementary information, supplementary materials, supplementary role, supplementary course

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supplementary material, supplementary income, supplementary information

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supplementary materials, supplementary role, supplementary income, supplementary course

Related to cooking or the preparation of food, especially in a sophisticated or professional manner.

not included; left out; barred from participation

Relating to microorganisms, especially bacteria.

Made as fully perfect, functional, or effective as possible; improved to achieve maximum efficiency.

not giving sufficient attention or thought to avoiding harm or errors; negligent; inattentive

Acting independently or having the freedom to do so.