Illustration of complement
- ACB right angle
- ACD complement of DCB (and vice versa)
- AD complement of DB (and vice versa)
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complement
2 ENTRIES FOUND:
plural complements
plural complements
Learner's definition of COMPLEMENT
[count]
1
: something that completes something else or makes it better补充物；补足物
- The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.这条围巾配她这身衣服，堪称完美。
2
: the usual number or quantity of something that is needed or used足数；足额；定额
- a full complement of farm animals农畜的最大数额
- her usual complement of attendants她平常的侍从数额
- a ship's complement of officers舰上军官的名额
3
grammar : a word or group of words added to a sentence to make it complete补语；补足语
- “President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements.句子they elected her president中的president和句子he wants to work中的to work是不同类型的补语。
◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment.
complements; complemented; complementing
complements; complemented; complementing
Learner's definition of COMPLEMENT
[+ object]
: to complete something else or make it better补充；补足；使完美
- The shirt complements the suit nicely.这件衬衫为这套服装增色不少。
- a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert佐以绝妙甜点的美味晚餐
- The soup and salad complement each other well.这道汤和沙拉搭配正好。
◊ Do not confuse complement with compliment.
com·ple·ment ˈkäm-plə-mənt 
1
a
: something that fills up, completes, or makes better or perfect
c
: one of two mutually completing parts : counterpart
2
: an added word or expression by which a predication is made complete (such as president in "they elected him president" and beautiful in "he thought her beautiful")
3
a
: the angle or arc that when added to a given angle or arc equals a right angle in measure
b
: the set of all elements that do not belong to a given set and are contained in a particular mathematical set containing the given set
c
: a number that when added to a certain number of the same sign yields a number with the digit 1 as the significant digit farthest to the left and the digit 0 in every other digit place —used especially in assembly language programming
5
: the thermolabile group of proteins in normal blood serum and plasma that in combination with antibodies causes the destruction especially of particulate antigens (such as bacteria and foreign blood corpuscles)
com·ple·ment ˈkäm-plə-ˌment
complemented; complementing; complements
obsolete : to exchange formal courtesies
Did you know?
Is it complement or 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.” Complement remains true to that origin in its spelling and in its meanings that have to do with completing or completion. Keep that connection in mind and there should be no question as to whether complement or compliment is the correct word to use in a given context.
Synonyms
Example Sentences
Noun With the loss of just one American and four Japanese carriers, including their complements of aircraft and many of their superbly trained fliers … , Midway … put the Japanese navy at a disadvantage from which it never recovered. 
David M. Kennedy, Atlantic, March 1999 Exact observation of the outer world was the complement to a literal reading of Scripture. Garry Wills, Under God, 1990 The usual complement of Kremlin guards was about, one company of infantry with light arms. Tom Clancy, Red Storm Rising, 1986 His faults are accepted as the necessary complement to his merits. W. Somerset Maugham, Moon and Sixpence, 1919 The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit. a full complement of farm animals her usual complement of attendants a ship's complement of officers “President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements. Verb Carrots often work even better than sticks, so I propose a skinny subsidy to complement the fat tax. Jonathan Rauch, Atlantic, December 2002 The love of Bottom's bottomless vision at least complements, if it does not transcend, the rational love of Theseus. Frank Kermode, Shakespeare's Language, 2000 … his ice-blue Appalachian eyes glint through horn-rimmed glasses, which complement his salt-and-pepper beard. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., New Yorker, 19 June 1995 … lively photographs, illustrations and cartoons designed to complement the meanings of the poems and give a leg-up to the imagination. Carol Ann Duffy, Times Literary Supplement, 4-10 Dec. 1987 The shirt complements the suit nicely. a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert The soup and salad complement each other well. See More
David M. Kennedy, Atlantic, March 1999 Exact observation of the outer world was the complement to a literal reading of Scripture. Garry Wills, Under God, 1990 The usual complement of Kremlin guards was about, one company of infantry with light arms. Tom Clancy, Red Storm Rising, 1986 His faults are accepted as the necessary complement to his merits. W. Somerset Maugham, Moon and Sixpence, 1919 The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit. a full complement of farm animals her usual complement of attendants a ship's complement of officers “President” in “they elected her president” and “to work” in “he wants to work” are different kinds of complements. Verb Carrots often work even better than sticks, so I propose a skinny subsidy to complement the fat tax. Jonathan Rauch, Atlantic, December 2002 The love of Bottom's bottomless vision at least complements, if it does not transcend, the rational love of Theseus. Frank Kermode, Shakespeare's Language, 2000 … his ice-blue Appalachian eyes glint through horn-rimmed glasses, which complement his salt-and-pepper beard. Henry Louis Gates, Jr., New Yorker, 19 June 1995 … lively photographs, illustrations and cartoons designed to complement the meanings of the poems and give a leg-up to the imagination. Carol Ann Duffy, Times Literary Supplement, 4-10 Dec. 1987 The shirt complements the suit nicely. a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert The soup and salad complement each other well. See More Recent Examples on the Web Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Birmingham Museum of Art staff say the evening of art and discussion is especially fitting this year as a complement to the late minister’s 100th birthday. al, 2 Aug. 2022 Think of it as a complement to our flagship CEO Daily newsletter, but designed to give chief talent and chief people officers, and all those who aspire to those roles, news, analysis, and tips to help them do their jobs better. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 July 2022 For his part, Yurtseven has been emphatic about proving his value as a complement to starting center Bam Adebayo. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2022 Association programs work as a complement to in-house and other industry training. Giles Sutton, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Neither quarterback has had a full complement of playmakers this week, with running back Christian McCaffrey on a play limit and receivers Robbie Anderson and Terrace Marshall Jr. limited as well. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Even the base Palisade SE includes the 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, heated front seats, a new 4G WiFi hotspot, and a full complement of driver-assist tech. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Why has Pep Guardiola decided that Manchester City does not need a full complement of substitutes? New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Wolf Gruner, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2022 To create a similar look, paint the baseboards to complement your cabinets or vanity and carry the color throughout the room. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The pairing is excellent because the scrubbing bubbles, minerality, and fresh citrus of the Champagne both complement the different bites and cleanse the palate for the next taste. Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Everywhere star's tips were manually dipped in gold to complement her jaw-dropping Sergio Hudson peach gown and glistening Chopard jewels. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 22 Mar. 2022 Choose colors that complement your house exterior or contrast the color of your front door. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 Discover simple decorating ideas for every space, including eye-catching ways to style your mantel, Christmas staircase decorations that'll complement your interior and holiday door decor that'll wow your guests. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 This cream bronzer by Rihanna gets top marks for its incredibly lightweight formula that delivers the perfect second-skin warmth and comes in various shades that complement all complexions. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 View the full menu of items at carversutah.com/menu, and check the styles that complement any steak. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More
Noun
Many of them produce hearty seasonal varieties as a perfect complement to the crisp mountain air. Roger Naylor, The Arizona Republic, 14 Sep. 2022 Birmingham Museum of Art staff say the evening of art and discussion is especially fitting this year as a complement to the late minister’s 100th birthday. al, 2 Aug. 2022 Think of it as a complement to our flagship CEO Daily newsletter, but designed to give chief talent and chief people officers, and all those who aspire to those roles, news, analysis, and tips to help them do their jobs better. Jeremy Kahn, Fortune, 28 July 2022 For his part, Yurtseven has been emphatic about proving his value as a complement to starting center Bam Adebayo. Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 23 July 2022 Association programs work as a complement to in-house and other industry training. Giles Sutton, Forbes, 19 July 2022 Neither quarterback has had a full complement of playmakers this week, with running back Christian McCaffrey on a play limit and receivers Robbie Anderson and Terrace Marshall Jr. limited as well. Tim Bielik, cleveland, 19 Aug. 2022 Even the base Palisade SE includes the 12.3-inch touchscreen with navigation, heated front seats, a new 4G WiFi hotspot, and a full complement of driver-assist tech. Karl Brauer, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 Why has Pep Guardiola decided that Manchester City does not need a full complement of substitutes? New York Times, 5 Aug. 2022 Verb
These sources can complement the analysis of administrative documents and survivor testimonies and thus enrich our understanding of Nazi persecution. Wolf Gruner, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2022 To create a similar look, paint the baseboards to complement your cabinets or vanity and carry the color throughout the room. Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2022 The pairing is excellent because the scrubbing bubbles, minerality, and fresh citrus of the Champagne both complement the different bites and cleanse the palate for the next taste. Liz Thach, Forbes, 16 Aug. 2022 Everywhere star's tips were manually dipped in gold to complement her jaw-dropping Sergio Hudson peach gown and glistening Chopard jewels. Jennet Jusu, Allure, 22 Mar. 2022 Choose colors that complement your house exterior or contrast the color of your front door. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Aug. 2022 Discover simple decorating ideas for every space, including eye-catching ways to style your mantel, Christmas staircase decorations that'll complement your interior and holiday door decor that'll wow your guests. Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 19 Aug. 2022 This cream bronzer by Rihanna gets top marks for its incredibly lightweight formula that delivers the perfect second-skin warmth and comes in various shades that complement all complexions. Sophie Dweck, Town & Country, 19 Aug. 2022 View the full menu of items at carversutah.com/menu, and check the styles that complement any steak. The Salt Lake Tribune, 9 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
Noun
Middle English, "means of completing, consummation," borrowed from Anglo-French & Latin; Anglo-French, "carrying out" (also continental Middle French), borrowed from Latin complēmentum "something that fills out or completes," from complēre "to fill, make up, carry to completion" + -mentum -ment — more at complete entry 1
Note: See note at compliment entry 1.
Verb
derivative of complement entry 1
First Known Use
Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Verb
1602, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense
Time Traveler
The first known use of complement was in the 14th century Phrases Containing complement
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