Complement
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British pronunciation/kˈɒmplɪmənt/
American pronunciation/ˈkɑmpɫəmənt/

Definition & Meaning of "complement"

Complement
01

(grammar) a word, phrase, or clause that is necessary to complete the meaning of a predication

What is a "complement"?

A complement is a word or group of words that completes the meaning of a verb, adjective, or noun in a sentence. Complements provide essential information that clarifies or specifies the subject or object. There are several types of complements, including subject complements, which follow linking verbs and describe or identify the subject, as in "She is a teacher," where "a teacher" complements the subject "She." Object complements, on the other hand, follow and provide more information about a direct object, as in "They elected him president," where "president" complements the direct object "him." Understanding complements is important for grasping how different elements in a sentence work together to convey complete ideas.

02

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

03

number needed to make up a whole force

04

a complete number or quantity

05

either of two parts that mutually complete each other

06

one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

to complement
01

to add something that enhances or improves the quality or appearance of someone or something

Transitive: to complement sth

complement

n

complemental

adj

complemental

adj

complementarity

n

complementarity

n
example
Example
His hazel eyes were the perfect complement to his outfit.
Gerunds can serve as subjects, objects, or complements in a sentence.
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