SUPPLETORY


Meaning of SUPPLETORY in English

adj.

Pronunciation: s ə - ' pl ē -t ə -r ē ; ' s ə -pl ə - ˌ to ̇ r- ē

Function: adjective

Etymology: Latin suppl ē re

Date: 1628

: supplying deficiencies : SUPPLEMENTARY <rules suppletory to the contract>

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