B2 adjective ニュートラル

supplement

/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

Describing something that is added to a main part to improve it, provide extra information, or make up for a deficiency. In an adjectival sense, it refers to items or actions that are secondary and supportive rather than primary.

例文

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1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

語族

名詞
supplement
Verb
supplement
副詞
supplementally
形容詞
supplemental
関連
supplementation
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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

クイックテスト

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

正解!

正解は: supplement

例文

1

She takes supplement vitamins every morning to boost her immune system.

everyday

She takes additional vitamin pills daily to help her body stay healthy.

2

The professor provided a supplement reading list for students interested in the history of Rome.

academic

The teacher gave an extra list of books for students who wanted to learn more about Rome.

3

I need to find a supplement job to pay off my student loans faster.

informal

I need to get a second, extra job to help pay my debts more quickly.

4

The board approved a supplement budget to cover the rising costs of raw materials.

business

The directors agreed on an additional amount of money to pay for more expensive materials.

5

Please refer to the supplement document attached to the end of the contract for specific clauses.

formal

Please look at the extra paper at the end of the legal agreement for more details.

語族

名詞
supplement
Verb
supplement
副詞
supplementally
形容詞
supplemental
関連
supplementation

よく使う組み合わせ

supplement income extra money earned in addition to a main salary
supplement insurance additional insurance that covers costs the main policy does not
supplement material extra resources provided alongside a main text
supplement funding extra money provided to support a project
supplement benefit an extra advantage or payment

よく使うフレーズ

dietary supplement

a product taken by mouth that contains a dietary ingredient

supplement to

an addition made to something to complete it

supplemental information

extra data that supports a main conclusion

よく混同される語

supplement vs complement

Complement means to complete or make perfect, while supplement means to add extra to something that may already be complete.

supplement vs compliment

Compliment is a polite expression of praise or admiration.

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使い方のコツ

While 'supplemental' or 'supplementary' are the formal adjective forms, 'supplement' is frequently used as an attributive noun acting as an adjective in technical, medical, and business contexts.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'supplement' when they mean 'complement'. Remember: a supplement is an extra 'plus', while a complement 'completes' the set.

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覚え方のコツ

Think of the word 'Supply'. A supplement is an extra 'Supply' of an 'Element' you need.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'supplere', meaning 'to fill up' or 'to complete'.

文法パターン

Used as an attributive noun before other nouns. The stress is on the first syllable when used as a noun or adjective.
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文化的な背景

In many Western cultures, 'dietary supplements' are a massive commercial industry involving vitamins, minerals, and herbal products.

クイックテスト

The athlete takes a protein _______ to help build muscle after training sessions.

正解!

正解は: supplement

関連単語

anticisist

C1

To actively challenge, subvert, or dismantle cisnormative assumptions and institutional gender binaries. This verb describes the proactive process of advocating for gender-diverse perspectives by questioning established social norms.

intermovy

C1

The dynamic and reciprocal movement or exchange occurring between different groups, systems, or states. It specifically highlights the fluid transition and interplay of elements as they shift from one context to another.

exmarist

C1

A person who was formerly a member of the Marist Brothers or the Society of Mary, or a former student who attended a Marist educational institution. It refers to someone who maintains an identity or connection with the Marist tradition after leaving the formal organization.

unmanfy

C1

To deprive someone or something of traditionally masculine qualities, strength, or vigor. It is often used figuratively to describe the process of making a person or a concept appear weak, vulnerable, or less assertive than expected.

obvolvence

C1

The state or condition of being wrapped, enveloped, or enshrouded by a surrounding layer. It is used both literally in biological contexts to describe a covering and metaphorically to describe being obscured or hidden.

oblucation

C1

To render something obscure, unclear, or unintelligible, especially through the use of complex language or ambiguous details. It involves intentionally making a concept difficult to perceive or understand to hide the truth or avoid directness.

overprivine

C1

A formal noun referring to the state or condition of possessing excessive social or economic privilege, often to the point where it diminishes one's ability to empathize with others. It describes a structural or individual abundance of advantages that creates a disconnect from the realities of the less fortunate.

intrapaty

C1

Refers to activities, discussions, or conflicts occurring within a single political party rather than between different parties. It describes the internal dynamics, factionalism, or cohesion among members of the same political organization.

subvadful

C1

To subvadful means to perform a comprehensive and intensive verification of the fundamental layers of a system, argument, or physical structure. It implies a deep-dive analysis that goes beyond surface-level inspection to ensure that hidden foundations are entirely secure and functional.

dislegly

C1

A test-specific term used to describe something that is not permitted by law or established rules. It characterizes actions, behaviors, or documents that violate a formal code or legal standard within a controlled linguistic simulation.

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