complementum
111complement — ► NOUN 1) a thing that contributes extra features to something else so as to enhance or improve it. 2) the number or quantity that makes something complete. 3) a word or words used with a verb to complete the meaning of the predicate (e.g. happy… …
112compliment — ► NOUN 1) an expression of praise or admiration, either in words or by an action. 2) (compliments) formal greetings. ► VERB ▪ politely congratulate or praise. ● return the compliment Cf. ↑return the compliment …
113complement — [käm′plə mənt; ] for v [., käm′pləment΄] n. [ME < L complementum, that which fills up or completes < complere: see COMPLETE] 1. that which completes or brings to perfection 2. the amount or number needed to fill or complete 3. a complete… …
114complement — n. & v. n. 1 a something that completes. b one of a pair, or one of two things that go together. 2 (often full complement) the full number needed to man a ship, fill a conveyance, etc. 3 Gram. a word or phrase added to a verb to complete the… …
115com|ple|ment — «noun. KOM pluh muhnt; verb. KOM pluh|mehnt», noun, verb. –n. 1. something that completes or makes perfect: »The teacher considers homework a necessary complement to classroom work. Philosophy is a good complement of scientific studies. 2. the… …
