supplemental
adjective/ˌsʌpləˈmɛntəl/
Frequency rank: #7,788 most common English word
Meaning
Providing something extra that is added to complete or enhance something else.
Example sentence
The doctor recommended supplemental vitamins to improve the patient's diet.
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