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Meaning of complement
something that completes or enhances something else
Etymology of complement
The word "complement" originates from the Latin "complementum", which is derived from "complere", meaning "to complete" or "to fill up"
Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including mathematics, linguistics, and philosophy, to describe something that completes or enhances something else
Synonyms
supplement
addition
accessory
adjunct
enhancement
improvement
augmentation
increase
expansion
extension
appendage
annex
accompaniment
concomitant
corollary
filler
makeweight
reinforcement
restatement
reiteration
reaffirmation
reemphasis
counterpart
counterpart
duplicate
match
equivalent
equal
peer
coordinate
parallel
corresponding
complementary
completing
finishing
perfecting
consummating
Definitions
- A thing that completes or enhances something else by providing what is lacking or needed
- * A noun or pronoun that completes the predicate of a sentence, typically by following a linking verb
- * A set of entities or objects that, when added to another set, forms a complete whole
Usage Examples
- The new employee was a perfect complement to the existing team, bringing a unique set of skills and experience
- * The wine was a complement to the meal, enhancing the flavors and aromas of the dishes
- * The hotel room had a beautiful view of the city, which was a lovely complement to the comfortable accommodations
Antonyms
contradiction
opposite
reverse
inverse
antithesis
negation
denial
refutation
rebuttal
counterpoint
counterbalance
hindrance
obstacle
impediment
barrier
blockage
interruption
discontinuation
cessation
termination
cancelation
annulment
voidance