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increment vs supplement

supplement vs increment

increment and supplement both are nouns.

increment is not a verb while supplement is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
increment Yes No No No
supplement Yes No Yes No
As nouns, supplement is a hyponym of increment; that is, supplement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than increment:
  • increment: the amount by which something increases
  • supplement: a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
increment (noun) supplement (noun)
the amount by which something increases a supplementary component that improves capability
a process of becoming larger or longer or more numerous or more important a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
increment (verb) supplement (verb)
add to the very end
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
serve as a supplement to
Difference between increment and supplement

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