supplemental
adjective
sup·ple·men·tal
ˌsə-plə-ˈmen-tᵊl 
1
: serving to supplement
2
: nonscheduled
a supplemental airline
supplemental
noun
Synonyms
Examples of supplemental in a Sentence
She receives a supplemental income every month from the government.
the new program will provide supplemental health insurance to thousands of workers
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If dry spells occur during this time, provide supplemental irrigation to prevent bud drop.
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The plan-by-plan variation in supplemental benefits adds to the confusion.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
For older workers or people in poor health, supplemental life premiums may be lower than an individual policy on the open market.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The Trump campaign also noted enhancements to Medicare Advantage plans during his tenure as president, such as increasing access to telehealth and expanding supplemental benefits for seniors with chronic diseases.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 31 Oct. 2024
The plan-by-plan variation in supplemental benefits adds to the confusion.
—Maya Goldman, Axios, 21 Oct. 2024
For older workers or people in poor health, supplemental life premiums may be lower than an individual policy on the open market.
—Liz Knueven, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
The Trump campaign also noted enhancements to Medicare Advantage plans during his tenure as president, such as increasing access to telehealth and expanding supplemental benefits for seniors with chronic diseases.
—Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2024
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“Supplemental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supplemental. Accessed 29 Nov. 2024.
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supplemental
adjective
sup·ple·men·tal
ˌsəp-lə-ˈment-ᵊl
: serving to supplement : supplementary
Legal Definition
supplemental
adjective
sup·ple·men·tal
ˌsə-plə-ˈment-ᵊl
: serving to complete or make an addition
supplemental appropriations
specifically
: of, relating to, or being a supplemental pleading
supplemental
noun
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