COMPLEMENT

(noun) something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
"a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner", "wild rice was served as an accompaniment to the main dish"
synonyms : accompaniment
(noun) either of two parts that mutually complete each other
A fork is a complement to the knife. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
It is important to distinguish between complements and adjuncts. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) number needed to make up a whole force
"a full complement of workers"
synonyms : full complement
There was a full complement of workers. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) a complete number or quantity
"a full complement"
The biologist said that each new cell would carry its full complement of chromosomes. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
Complement is an important enzyme. -added by naila_inlas
(verb) 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"

Mnemonics for complement

(Tag: ) It sounds like Complete it men
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(Tag: ) Think of a man named Tom whatever that conjures in your head plummeting into the sun and fills up the black spot. Tom Plummet will help you remember the word.
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(Tag: ) When u complement others is when they finis the work perfectly or completly
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