supplement

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A noticeable effect of this supplement is the benefit it has on your complexion, you will look healthier as well as feel revitalized.

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  1. noun Something added to complete a thing, make up for a deficiency, or extend or strengthen the whole.
  2. noun A section added to a book or document to give further information or to correct errors.
  3. noun A separate section devoted to a special subject inserted into a periodical, such as a newspaper.
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  • It is good to get as much calcium from natural sources as you can, but a supplement is a pretty good idea. —  About.com Longevity
  • The Players Association had told players the supplement was acceptable, but now the left-hander will receive a suspension and lose $1.25 million. —  Phillies Nation
  • The Players Association at the time said the supplement was acceptable, but now MLB is saying the 33-year-old reliever tested positive and is guilty of "negligence" ... —  Top Stories - Google News
  • While the supplement is a beneficial part of any healthy weight loss program, some of the claims made by manufacturers are overstated. —  Find Free Articles - ArticlesBase
  • He was told by two nutritionists that the supplement was acceptable under baseball's guidelines, but he still tested positive. —  Press of Atlantic City: Editorials
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supplementation ·  vitamin ·  intake ·  pill ·  deficiency ·  medication ·  diet ·  hormone ·  nutrition ·  therapy ·  pamphlet ·  medicine

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supplement:   supplements ·  supplementing ·  supplemented
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  1. Middle English, from Old French, from Latin supplēmentum, from supplēre, to complete; see supply.

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  1. from Old French supplement, French supplément = Spanish suplemento = Portuguese Italian supplemento, Latin supplementum, that with which anything is made full or whole, from supplere, make good, complete, supply: see supply.
  2. = Spanish suplementar = Portuguese supplementar; from the noun.
 

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/ˈsəpləmɛnt/
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