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Complement - Dictionary

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
Frenchcomplément/kɔ̃.plɛ.mɑ̃/
GermanErgänzung/ɛɐ̯ˈɡɛnt͡sʊŋ/
Spanishcomplemento/kompleˈmento/
Portuguesecomplemento/kõmpleˈmẽtu/
Italiancomplemento/kompleˈmento/
Chinese补充/bǔchōng/
Japanese補完/hokan/
Russianдополнение/dəpʌˈlʲnʲenʲɪje/
Hindiपूरक/pūrak/
Bengaliপরিপূরক/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.

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