Sekirov Dictionary

suppletive

/səˈpliː.tɪv/

adjective 3
noun 1
forms 3

adjective3

Making up for deficiencies; supplementary; suppletory.
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Supplying an etymologically unrelated word with forms, or which is used as one of its forms, by suppletion (for example, in English, better and best are suppletive forms of good).
- ... of optimus, meaning “best,” which in turn is the superlative suppletive form of bonus, “good.” — 1999
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Relating to laws which can apply in a contract if the parties choose to agree to this.
- ...I deem little short of frivolous the contention that the Equal Protection Clause prohibits enforcement of marital obligations, in either the mandatory or the suppletive form. — 1971

noun1

A form used by way of suppletion.

forms

suppletives · more suppletive · most suppletive

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