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supplement vs supplementary

supplementary vs supplement

supplement is a noun but supplementary is not a noun.

supplement is not an adjective while supplementary is an adjective.

supplement is a verb but supplementary is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
supplement Yes No Yes No
supplementary No Yes No No
supplement (noun) supplementary (noun)
a supplementary component that improves capability
a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)
textual matter that is added onto a publication; usually at the end
supplement (adjective) supplementary (adjective)
added to complete or make up a deficiency
functioning in a supporting capacity
supplement (verb) supplementary (verb)
add to the very end
add as a supplement to what seems insufficient
serve as a supplement to
Difference between supplement and supplementary

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