Definition
Definition of complementing - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
completingserving to complete something
- Her skills are complementing the team's abilities.
2.
improvementenhancing or improving something
- The new curtains are complementing the room's decor.
Origin of complementing
Latin, complementum (that which fills up)
Terms with complementing included in their meaning
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adjective complement
introducing a clause complementing an adjective
style accessory
fashion accessory complementing outfits
contrast
contrasting or complementing each other in a balanced way
music
musical part complementing the main melody
Examples of complementing in a sentence
Their efforts are complementing the overall project. The artwork is complementing the modern design of the house. Her accessories are complementing her elegant dress.
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- French:complémentaire, enrichissant, ...
- German:ergänzend, ...
- Italian:complementare, ...
- Spanish:complementario, complementando, ...
- Portuguese:complementando, complementar, ...
- Chinese:补足的, 提升的, ...
- Japanese:補完する, 引き立てる, ...
- Arabic:مُكَمِّل, مُعَزِّز, ...
- Hebrew:מַשְׁלִים, מַשְׁלִים, ...
- Russian:дополняющий, ...
- Ukrainian:доповнюючий, покращуючий, ...
- Hindi:पूरक, निखारने वाला, ...
Definition of complement - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
enhanceadd to something in a way that enhances or improves it
- A fine wine can complement a good meal.
2.
completemake something whole or perfect
- The sauce complements the dish perfectly.
3.
inverse valueTECH. convert a voltage or number into its matching inverse valueTECH.
- The circuit complements the input signal.
Noun
1.
fits togethersomething that completes or makes perfect
- The scarf is a perfect complement to her outfit.
2.
linguisticsTECH. word or phrase completing a grammatical constructionTECH.
- In 'She is happy', 'happy' is the complement.
3.
mathematicsTECH. angle adding to another to make 90 degreesTECH.
- The two angles are complements in the triangle.
4.
maritimeTECH. full crew needed to operate a shipTECH.
- The ship set sail with a full complement.
5.
medicalTECH. proteins in blood aiding immune responseTECH.
- The complement system helps fight infections.
6.
opticsTECH. color combining with another to make white or blackTECH.
- Blue is the complement of orange in color theory.
Expressions with complement
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entire number of items or people needed for a purpose
The ship sailed with its full complement of crew.
total number of staff members in an organization
The hospital increased its staff complement to handle more patients.
total number of staff in an organization
The personnel complement of the company is 150 employees.
group of blood proteins helping the body fight infections
The complement system helps destroy bacteria in the blood.
immune response where antigen-antibody complex inactivates complement
Complement fixation is used in diagnostic tests for infections.
immunological test detecting antibodies by complement binding
The complement fixation reaction confirmed the presence of the virus.
digit-by-digit subtraction method giving nine minus each digit
The nine's complement of 456 is 543.
set of rollers in a bearing or machine
The roller complement in the bearing needs replacement.
method for representing signed numbers in binary form
Two's complement is used in most computer systems.
serum procedure using antigen plus complement to identify antibodies or antigen
The doctor ordered a complement fixation test to check for certain infections.
Origin of complement
Latin, complementum (something that completes)
Examples of complement in a sentence
The new curtains complement the room's decor. The wine complements the cheese nicely. Her scarf complements her outfit beautifully. The system complements the binary code. This function complements the original value. The wine was a fine complement to the meal.
His skills are a great complement to the team. In 'He became a doctor', 'a doctor' is the complement. The complement in the sentence adds clarity to the meaning. Find the complement of a 37-degree angle. Each angle is the complement of the other. The vessel couldn't leave port without its full complement. A complement of sailors ensured the ship's smooth operation. Complement proteins are vital in immune defense. Doctors study complement levels in autoimmune diseases. An artist paired yellow with its complement, violet. The designer chose complementary colors, using each complement carefully.
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- French:compléter, complément, ...
- German:ergänzen, Komplement, ...
- Italian:complementare, complemento, ...
- Spanish:mejorar, complemento, ...
- Portuguese:enriquecer, complemento, ...
- Chinese:补充, 配件, ...
- Japanese:引き立てる, 補完物, ...
- Arabic:كمل, مُكَمِّل, ...
- Hebrew:לְהַשְׁלִים, תּוֹסֶפֶת מַשְׁלִימָה, ...
- Russian:дополнять, дополнение, ...
- Ukrainian:доповнювати, доповнення, ...
- Hindi:पूरक होना, पूरक, ...
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