supplementation
Translation
supplementation, addition, enhancement
Examples
Vitamin D supplementation is often recommended in winter.
Vitamin D supplementation is often recommended in winter.
The project required supplementation of the existing budget.
The project required supplementation of the existing budget.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) the act of adding something to something else Vitamin D supplementation is often recommended.
Similar Words
Synonyms: addition, augmentation, reinforcement
Etymology
From Latin 'supplere' (to fill up). 'sub-' (under) + 'plere' (to fill). The idea is to fill up what is lacking from underneath.
Memory Tips
Think of the common word 'supplement', like a vitamin supplement. This is the action of adding that supplement.