What is the meaning of complement?

noun

  • A word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction.
  • A complete number or quantity.
    • usage: "a full complement"
  • Number needed to make up a whole force.
    • usage: "a full complement of workers"
  • Something added to complete or embellish or make perfect.
    • usage: "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"; "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"
  • One of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response.
  • Either of two parts that mutually complete each other.

verb

  • Make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to.
    • usage: "I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup"
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