Translation of 'complement' in Gujarati
Word 'complement' in Other Languages
- complement in Assamese অসমীয়া
- complement in Bengali বাংলা
- complement in Bodo बड़ो
- complement in Dogri डोगरी
- complement in English
- complement in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
- complement in Hindi हिन्दी
- complement in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
- complement in Kashmiri कॉशुर
- complement in Konkani कोंकणी
- complement in Maithili মৈথিলী
- complement in Malayalam മലയാളം
- complement in Manipuri মৈতৈলোন্
- complement in Marathi मराठी
- complement in Nepali नेपाली
- complement in Oriya ଓଡ଼ିଆ
- complement in Punjabi ਪੰਜਾਬੀ
- complement in Sanskrit संस्कृतम्
- complement in Santali
- complement in Sindhi سنڌي
- complement in Tamil தமிழ்
- complement in Telugu తెలుగు
- complement in Urdu اُردُو
Complement
Part of Speech
Noun, Verb
Pronunciation
British English: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
American English: /ˈkɑːmpləmənt/
Definitions
- (Noun) Something that completes or brings to perfection.
- (Noun - Grammar) A word or phrase that completes the meaning of a predicate.
- (Verb) To add to something in a way that enhances or improves it.
Usage Examples
- The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
- In the sentence "She is happy," "happy" is the complement.
- The scarf complements her outfit beautifully.
Etymology
From Latin complementum, meaning "that which fills up or completes," derived from complēre ("to fill up").
Synonyms
- Companion
- Supplement
- Enhancement
- Accompaniment
Antonyms
- Contrast
- Opposition
- Detriment
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| French | complément | /kɔ̃.plɛ.mɑ̃/ |
| German | Ergänzung | /ɛɐ̯ˈɡɛnt͡sʊŋ/ |
| Spanish | complemento | /kompleˈmento/ |
| Portuguese | complemento | /kõmpleˈmẽtu/ |
| Italian | complemento | /kompleˈmento/ |
| Chinese | 补充 | /bǔchōng/ |
| Japanese | 補完 | /hokan/ |
| Russian | дополнение | /dəpʌˈlʲnʲenʲɪje/ |
| Hindi | पूरक | /pūrak/ |
| Bengali | পরিপূরক | /pɔripúrok/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- In British English, the second syllable is pronounced more distinctly (/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/).
- In American English, the second syllable is softer and sometimes merges into the first (/ˈkɑːmpləmənt/).
Historical Usage
The term has been used in English since the 14th century, originally referring to something that completes a whole.
Cultural Nuances
Often confused with "compliment," which refers to a polite expression of praise or admiration.
More Information
"Complement" is commonly used in mathematics, grammar, and everyday language. It plays a crucial role in describing relationships where two things work together harmoniously.