complement
noun
1. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Definition categories: communication, construction, expression
2. a complete number or quantity
- a full complement
Definition categories: quantity, count
3. number needed to make up a whole force
- a full complement of workers
Definition categories: group, hands, manpower, men, workforce
4. something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
- a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner
Similar word(s): accompaniment
Definition categories: attribute, adjunct
5. one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
Definition categories: substance, enzyme
6. either of two parts that mutually complete each other
Definition categories: thought, counterpart
Sentences with complement as a noun:
- The complement of blue is orange.
- The complement of the odd numbers is the even numbers, relative to the natural numbers.
- The complement of -123 is 123.
- A DNA molecule is formed from two strands, each of which is the complement of the other.
verb
1. make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
- I need some pepper to complement the sweet touch in the soup
Definition categories: change, balance, equilibrate, equilibrise, equilibrize
Sentences with complement as a verb:
- We believe your addition will complement the team.
- The flavors of the pepper and garlic complement each other, giving a very rich taste in combination.
- I believe our talents really complement each other.