complement

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.

2. 2transitive verb

   That which is required to supply a deficiency, or to complete a symmetrical whole.

3. 3transitive verb

   Full quantity, number, or amount; a complete set; completeness.

4. 4transitive verb

   A second quantity added to a given quantity to make it equal to a third given quantity.

5. 5transitive verb

   Something added for ornamentation; an accessory.

6. 6transitive verb

   The whole working force of a vessel.

7. 7transitive verb

   The interval wanting to complete the octave; -- the fourth is the complement of the fifth, the sixth of the third.

8. 8transitive verb

   A compliment.

9. 9transitive verb

   To supply a lack; to supplement.

10. 10transitive verb

    To compliment.

11. 11noun

    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
12. 12noun

    either of two parts that mutually complete each other

13. 13noun

    a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

14. 14noun

    number needed to make up a whole force

    "a full complement of workers"

15. 15noun

    a complete number or quantity

    "a full complement"

16. 16noun

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

17. 17verb

    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"