supplementary Definition
sup·ple·men·tary (sup′lə men′tər ē)
adjective
supplying what is lacking; additional
noun pl. -·ries
a supplementary person or thing
supplementary Synonyms
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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