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Supplementary Definition & Meaning

supplementary
adjective
  1. functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches"
  2. added to complete or make up a deficiency; "produced supplementary volumes"

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Frequently asked questions

What does supplementary mean?
functioning in a supporting capacity; "the main library and its auxiliary branches" added to complete or make up a deficiency; "produced supplementary volumes"
What part of speech is supplementary?
Supplementary is an adjective.
How many definitions does supplementary have?
Supplementary has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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