{ } a. [ Cf. F. supplétif, LL. suppletivus, from L. supplere, suppletum, to fill up. See Supply. ] Supplying deficiencies; supplementary; as, a suppletory oath. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.; pl. Suppletories That which is to supply what is wanted. [ 1913 Webster ]
Invent suppletories to excuse an evil man. Jer. Taylor. [ 1913 Webster ]