complement in Latin
complement in Latin is complementum — complement means something that completes or goes well with something else.
complement in Latin
complementum
Something which completes, something which combines with something else to make up a complete whole; loosely, something perceived to be a harmonious or desirable partner or addition. [from 19th c.]
What does "complement" mean?
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noun Something that completes or goes well with something else.
"The wine was a perfect complement to the meal."
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verb To complete or improve something by adding a matching or contrasting quality.
"The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely."
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complement in a sentence
- The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
- Her calm personality is a good complement to his energetic style.
- The rug's colours complement the curtains nicely.
- The dessert complements the spicy main course perfectly.
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What is "complement" in Latin?
"complement" in Latin is complementum. complement means: Something that completes or goes well with something else.
How do you use "complement" in a sentence?
Example: "The wine was a perfect complement to the meal." In Latin, "complement" is complementum.
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