Definition

Noun: 1. The act of supplementing: The action of adding something extra to complete, enhance, or extend something else. 2. A quantity added: Something that is added, especially to make up for a deficiency or shortfall.

Usage and Examples

• As the act of adding:
  • The supplementation of the report with new data made it much more comprehensive.
  • Regular supplementation of the soil with nutrients is essential for healthy crops.
• As the thing that is added:
  • The vitamin supplementation provided the nutrients she was missing from her diet.
  • The financial supplementation from the grant allowed the project to continue.

Advanced Usage

• In nutritional science: Often refers to the addition of vitamins, minerals, or other dietary components.
  • Dietary supplementation is common among athletes to improve performance.
• In academic or technical contexts: Refers to adding information or material to a primary source.
  • The online article includes a supplementation of links to primary sources.

Variants and Related Words

• Supplement (n/v): The thing that is added, or the act of adding it.
  • She takes a daily vitamin supplement. (n)
  • He supplements his income with freelance work. (v)
• Supplementary (adj): Additional; completing or enhancing something.
  • The teacher provided supplementary reading materials.

Synonyms

• Addition: The act or process of adding something.
• Augmentation: The action of making something greater by adding to it.
• Enhancement: An increase or improvement in quality, value, or extent.

Antonyms

• Reduction: The action of making something smaller or less in amount.
• Depletion: Reduction in the number or quantity of something.

Related Phrases and Collocations

• Nutritional/Dietary supplementation: The addition of nutrients to a diet.
• Income supplementation: Additional money added to a primary income.
• Require supplementation: To need something extra to be added.

Noun

1. the act of supplementing
2. a quantity added (e.g. to make up for a deficiency)