complement in Russian

complement in Russian is [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]], доба́вка, дополне́ние — complement means something that completes or goes well with something else.

complement in Russian

[[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]]

noun

Pronounced: [[dopolneniye]] do [[pryamoy|pryamogo]] [[ugol|ugla]]

(astronomy, geometry) An angle which, together with a given angle, makes a right angle. [from 18th c.]

доба́вка

noun

Pronounced: dobavka

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.]

дополне́ние

noun

Pronounced: dopolneniye

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.]

дополне́ние

noun

Pronounced: dopolneniye

(grammar, linguistics) A word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object. [from 19th c.]

[[дополни́тельный]] цвет

noun

Pronounced: [[dopolnitelnyy]] tsvet

(optics) The color which, when mixed with the given color, gives black (for mixing pigments) or white (for mixing light). [from 19th c.]

[[ра́зность]] [[множество|мно́жеств]]

noun

Pronounced: [[raznost]] [[mnozhestvo|mnozhestv]]

(set theory) Given two sets, the set containing one set's elements that are not members of the other set (whether a relative complement or an absolute complement). [from 20th c.]

дополне́ние

noun

Pronounced: dopolneniye

(set theory) Given two sets, the set containing one set's elements that are not members of the other set (whether a relative complement or an absolute complement). [from 20th c.]

комплеме́нт

noun

Pronounced: komplement

(immunology) One of several blood proteins that work with antibodies during an immune response. [from 20th c.]

[[после́довательность]] [[комплементарный|комплемента́рных]] [[основание|основа́ний]]

noun

Pronounced: [[posledovatelnost]] [[komplementarnyy|komplementarnykh]] [[osnovaniye|osnovaniy]]

(genetics) A nucleotide sequence in which each base is replaced by the complementary base of the given sequence: adenine (A) by thymine (T) or uracil (U), cytosine (C) by guanine (G), and vice versa.

допо́лнить

verb

Pronounced: dopolnit

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

дополня́ть

verb

Pronounced: dopolnyat

To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

What does "complement" mean?

noun Something that completes or goes well with something else.
"The wine was a perfect complement to the meal."
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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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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.

Similar words in Russian

accompaniment counterpart finishing touch

Common Russian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "complement" in Russian?

"complement" in Russian is [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]], доба́вка, дополне́ние. complement means: Something that completes or goes well with something else.

How do you pronounce [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]]?

"complement" in Russian is [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]], pronounced "[[dopolneniye]] do [[pryamoy|pryamogo]] [[ugol|ugla]]".

How do you use "complement" in a sentence?

Example: "The wine was a perfect complement to the meal." In Russian, "complement" is [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]], доба́вка, дополне́ние.

Are there other ways to say "complement" in Russian?

Yes — Russian has 9 translations listed for "complement": [[дополне́ние]] до [[прямой|прямо́го]] [[угол|угла́]], доба́вка, дополне́ние, [[дополни́тельный]] цвет, [[ра́зность]] [[множество|мно́жеств]], комплеме́нт.

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