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complement

nounverb /kɑmplɛmənt/ 3 syllables 10 letters Scrabble 18 WWF 24
Definitions
noun

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

“a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner”

noun

number needed to make up a whole force

“a full complement of workers”

noun

a complete number or quantity

“a full complement”

noun

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

noun

either of two parts that mutually complete each other

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”

noun

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

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