supplement
UK: ˈsʌplɪmənt | US: ˈsʌplɪmənt
n. something added to complete or enhance another thing
vt. to add something to complete or improve
supplement = sup<under> + ple<fill> + ment<noun suffix>
- sup<under>: From Latin sub-, meaning "under" or "in addition to."
- ple<fill>: From Latin plere, meaning "to fill."
- ment<noun suffix>: A suffix forming nouns indicating an action or resulting state.
Etymology Origin:
The word supplement originates from Latin supplementum, derived from supplere ("to fill up, complete"). The prefix sub- implies "under" or "addition," while plere means "to fill." Over time, it evolved to signify something added to enhance or complete another thing, retaining its core idea of "filling a gap."
She takes a vitamin supplement every morning.
The textbook includes a supplement with additional exercises.
The newspaper published a supplement on weekend events.
He supplemented his income by freelancing.
The report was supplemented with new data.