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supplementary Definition

sup·ple·men·tary (sup′lə mentər ē)

adjective

supplying what is lacking; additional

noun pl. -·ries

a supplementary person or thing

supplementary Synonyms

supplementary

modif.

additional, completing, supplemental; see extra.

supplementary Usage Examples

Modifying Another Word

  • also: There are also supplementary planning guidance notes which set out certain policies and standards in more detail.
  • only: If the early closing time involves only supplementary hours, then 90 days notice must be given to the PCT.
  • merely: The specific features are merely supplementary to the general features. ' ( Bolshevik, No. 1, 1930, p. 8. Our emphasis.
  • perhaps: Therefore, perhaps supplementary prescribing should be seen as a tool to implement evidence-based medicine, which does improve outcomes.
  • about: Confusion persists about supplementary prescribing Hay A. et al.

Modifies a noun

  • prescriber: These two articles describe the experiences of pharmacist supplementary prescribers in primary care.
  • feeding: Rams should be given supplementary feeding for six to eight weeks prior to mating.
  • em: Considered at meeting of 6 November, retained under scrutiny awaiting the supplementary em.
  • memorandum: The United Kingdom Parliament 2002 Supplementary memorandum by UNISON.
  • guidance: Supplementary guidance explains how the affordable housing policy is applied.
  • oxygen: Whether supplementary oxygen is helpful or harmful is being studied.

Used with adjective complement

  • implement: This guide sets out the steps required to implement supplementary prescribing in England.
  • introduce: Following the consultation Lord Philip Hunt announced plans to introduce supplementary prescribing in November 2002.
  • include: A freezing order or an order amending or revoking one may also include supplementary, incidental, saving or transitional provisions.
  • use: Some specialist nurses have been able to use supplementary prescribing in chronic illness clinics and sometimes in a hospital environment.

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