1. A theoretical framework that provides additional support, explanation, or extension to a primary or established theory
The supplementary theory helped explain the anomalies not covered by the original model.
A teoria complementar ajudou a explicar as anomalias não cobertas pelo modelo original.
2. In academic contexts, a secondary theoretical approach used alongside a main theory to provide fuller understanding
Researchers employed a supplementary theory to address gaps in their primary framework.
Os pesquisadores empregaram uma teoria complementar para abordar lacunas em seu marco teórico principal.