English · Body & Health
supplement
/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/
[/ˈsʌp.lɪ.mənt/]
added nutrient
Intermediatenoun
Definition
Something taken in addition to food to add nutrients to the diet.
Example
He takes a vitamin D supplement during the dark winter months.
He takes a vitamin D supplement during the dark winter months.
Etymology
From Latin 'supplere', meaning to fill up.
How & Where It’s Used
Also means an extra part added to something, like a newspaper supplement.