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supplement

noun/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

definition

something added to enhance or complete something else

example

The athlete takes a protein supplement to enhance her performance during training.

synonyms
additionadjunctenhancement
word origin — From Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added, addition'

supplement, deregulation, eventuality, breadth, intolerance: meanings and examples

Learn these 5 words from IELTS Vocabulary set 159. Each entry includes a definition, example sentence, pronunciation, and synonyms. Use the interactive cards above to practice them.

  1. supplement · noun/ˈsʌplɪmənt/

    something added to enhance or complete something else

    The athlete takes a protein supplement to enhance her performance during training.

    Synonyms: addition, adjunct, enhancement

    Origin: From Latin 'supplementum', meaning 'something added, addition'

  2. deregulation · noun/ˌdiːrɛɡjʊˈleɪʃən/

    the removal or reduction of government regulations in a particular industry

    The recent deregulation of the telecommunications industry has led to increased competition and lower prices for consumers.

    Synonyms: liberalization, decontrol, unregulation

    Origin: The word 'deregulation' is formed from the prefix 'de-' meaning 'removal' and 'regulation', which comes from the Latin 'regulatio', meaning 'a rule' or 'to regulate'.

  3. eventuality · noun/ɪˌvɛn.tʃuˈæl.ɪ.ti/

    a possible future event or outcome

    In the event of an unexpected eventuality, we have a contingency plan in place to address any potential issues.

    Synonyms: possibility, likelihood, contingency

    Origin: The word 'eventuality' comes from the Latin 'eventus' meaning 'outcome' or 'event', and combines with the suffix '-ality' to denote a state or condition.

  4. breadth · noun/brɛdθ/

    the distance or measurement between two opposite sides or surfaces

    The breadth of the river makes it difficult to cross without a bridge.

    Synonyms: width, extent, span

    Origin: Middle English 'brede', from Old English 'brǣde'; related to Dutch 'breed' and German 'breit'.

  5. intolerance · noun/ɪnˈtɑːlərəns/

    unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behavior that differ from one's own

    His intolerance towards different cultural practices led to heated debates within the community.

    Synonyms: bigotry, prejudice, narrow-mindedness

    Origin: From Latin 'intolerantia', from 'intolerans', which means 'not able to be endured'.