suppletive Meaning, Definition & Usage

Sup"ple*tive, Sup"ple*to*ry adjective (Also<

• Suppletive
• Suppletory

)

Etymology

Cf. F. supplétif, LL. suppletivus, from L. supplere, suppletum, to fill up. See Supply.

Definitions

1. Supplying deficiencies; supplementary; as, a suppletory oath.