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   complement

   noun

   • 1. a thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality: "local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food" Similar accompanimentcompanionadditionsupplementaccessoryadjuncttrimmingfinishing touchfinal touchOpposite contrast
   • 2. a number or quantity of something, especially that required to make a group complete: "at the moment we have a full complement of staff" Similar amounttotalaggregatecontingentcompanycapacityallowancequota
   • ▪ the number of people required to crew a ship: "almost half the ship's complement of 322 were wounded"
   • ▪ the amount in degrees by which a given angle is less than 90°.
   • ▪ the members of a set or class that are not members of a given subset.
   • 3. one or more words, phrases, or clauses governed by a verb (or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective) that complete the meaning of the predicate. In generative grammar, all the constituents of a sentence that are governed by a verb form the complement.
   • ▪ (in systemic grammar) an adjective or noun that has the same reference as either the subject (as mad in he is mad) or the object (as mad in he drove her mad or manager in they appointed him manager).
   • 4. a group of proteins present in blood plasma and tissue fluid which combine with an antigen–antibody complex to bring about the lysis of foreign cells.

   verb

   • 1. contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities: "a classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual"
   • ▪ add to or make complete: "the proposals complement the incentives already available"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘completion’): from Latin complementum, from complere ‘fill up’ (see complete). Compare with compliment.

   Derivatives

   • 1. complemental adjective

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   What does complement mean?

   • As a noun, complement means “something that completes or makes perfect”: The rare old brandy was a perfect complement to the delicious meal. As a verb, complement means “to complete”: A bright scarf complements a dark suit.

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   What is a full complement?

   • com•ple•ment ( kom′ plə mənt; kom′ plə ment′), n. something that completes or makes perfect: A good wine is a complement to a good meal. the quantity or amount that completes anything: We now have a full complement of packers. counterpart. complete allowance. the full number of officers and crew required on a ship.

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   What is the difference between complement and compliment?

   • Today there is no overlap between the meanings of complement and compliment, as either nouns or verbs, but their similar spellings and pronunciations make them prime candidates for confusion. Despite the difference in their meanings, both complement and compliment have roots in the Latin word complēre which means “to complete.”

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   What does compliment mean?

   • As a verb, complement means "to complete'': A bright scarf complements a dark suit. The noun compliment means "an expression of praise, commendation, or admiration'': The members paid her the compliment of a standing ovation. The verb compliment means "to pay a compliment to'': Everyone complimented him after the recital.

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   What does it mean to complement a statement?

   • To complement is to provide something felt to be lacking or needed; it is often applied to putting together two things, each of which supplies what is lacking in the other, to make a complete whole: Two statements from different points of view may complement each other.

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   What is a complement in a sentence?

   • A complement is part of a word or phrase that completes the predicate (= the part of a sentence that gives information about the subject), as “nothing” in “They told him nothing.” The formula is true, it is masterly, but it needs complementing by one that seeks to give a description starting from personal presence.

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   The meaning of COMPLEMENT is something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect. How to use complement in a sentence. Is it complement or compliment?

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   As a noun, complement means “something that completes or makes perfect”: The rare old brandy was a perfect complement to the delicious meal. As a verb, complement means “to complete”: A bright scarf complements a dark suit.

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   Definitions of complement. noun. something added to complete or embellish or make perfect. synonyms: accompaniment. see more. something added to another thing but not an essential part of it. noun. a complete number or quantity. “a full complement ”.

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   complement something to add to something in a way that improves it or makes it more attractive. The excellent menu is complemented by a good wine list. The team needs players who complement each other. The flavours in the dish complement each other perfectly.

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    something that completes or makes perfect: A good wine is a complement to a good meal. the quantity or amount that completes anything: We now have a full complement of packers. either of two parts or things needed to complete the whole; counterpart. full quantity or amount; complete allowance.