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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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCOMPLEMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   COMPLEMENT definition: 1. to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it: 2. a part of a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › complementComplement Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   complement: [noun] something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect. one of two mutually completing parts : counterpart.

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   Complement definition: something that completes or makes perfect. See examples of COMPLEMENT used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCOMPLEMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   USAGE complement and compliment, which are pronounced alike and originally shared some meanings, have become separate words with entirely different meanings. As a noun, complement means “something that completes or makes perfect”: The rare old brandy was a perfect complement to the delicious meal.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCOMPLEMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   COMPLEMENT meaning: 1. to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it: 2. a part of a…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishcomplement verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › complementComplement - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A complement is something that makes up a satisfying whole with something else. Those shiny red shoes you just bought complement your shiny red purse. ... Definitions of complement. noun. something added to complete or embellish or make perfect. synonyms: accompaniment. see more see less. type of:

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › complementComplement - definition of complement by The Free Dictionary

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   Define complement. complement synonyms, complement pronunciation, complement translation, English dictionary definition of complement. Complements are words or groups of words that are necessary to complete the meaning of another part of the sentence.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishCOMPLEMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    COMPLEMENT definition: 1. something that makes something else seem good, attractive, or complete: 2. the total amount or…. Learn more.

11. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › complementcomplement | meaning of complement in Longman Dictionary of ...

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    complement meaning, definition, what is complement: to make a good combination with someone ...: Learn more.