AWL Sublist 9 · Academic Word

supplementary

/ˌsʌplɪˈmentri/ Syllables: sup·ple·men·ta·ry

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Added to complete or enhance something; extra material beyond what is essential.

Synonyms

additional extra ancillary

Antonyms

essential primary

Translations

supplementary in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

إضافي، تكميلي

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء يُضاف لإكمال أو تحسين شيء آخر، أو معلومات إضافية.

Easy Explanation

Supplementary means extra and additional. Journals publish supplementary materials with datasets and appendices online alongside articles.

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Memory TipSupplement plus -ary — added on to fill gaps or extend.

Contextual Examples

Supplementary tables list robustness checks omitted from the main text for brevity.

The instructor assigned supplementary articles for students seeking deeper background on game theory.

Supplementary tutoring sessions supported learners who struggled with the midterm examination.

Word Families & Pronunciation