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supplementation

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/ˌsʌplɪmənˈteɪʃən/ · sup-ple-men-ta-tion

The act of adding something to complete or enhance something else.

Meanings

nounformal

The act of adding something to complete or enhance something else.

کسی چیز کو مکمل یا بہتر بنانے کے لیے کچھ شامل کرنے کا عمل۔

ضمیمہ

zameema

Formal: نظام ضمیمہ

Synonyms

additionsupplementenhancementاضافہشمولیتبہتری

Antonyms

Common Collocations

  • dietary supplementation
  • nutritional supplementation
  • supplementation strategies

Example Sentences

Dietary supplementation can help in filling the nutritional gaps in your diet.

خوراک کے ضمیمے آپ کی غذا میں غذائیت کی کمی کو پورا کرنے میں مدد کر سکتے ہیں۔

Khorak ke zameemay aap ki ghiza mein ghizaiyat ki kami ko pura karne mein madad kar sakte hain.

The supplementation of vitamins is essential for overall health.

وٹامنز کا ضمیمہ مجموعی صحت کے لئے ضروری ہے۔

Vitamins ka zameema majmuee sehat ke liye zaroori hai.

Many athletes rely on supplementation to enhance their performance.

بہت سے کھلاڑی اپنی کارکردگی کو بڑھانے کے لئے ضمیمے پر انحصار کرتے ہیں۔

Bohat se khiladi apni karkardagi ko barhane ke liye zameema par inhasar karte hain.

Easily Confused With

supplement:Supplementation refers to the act of adding something, whereas supplement is the item added itself.

Word Family

supplement
nounضمیمہ
supplemental
adjectiveضمنی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'supplementation' as 'supplement plus' for extra benefits.

Imagine adding a scoop of protein powder to a smoothie for supplementation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "supplementatio" — addition, completion

First known use: 19th century

The word emerged in the late 19th century, deriving from the Latin 'supplementum', which means 'something that completes or adds to something else.'