Noun Definition

complement

1.Definition: a complete number or quantity

"A full complement"

Category: General

2.Definition: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

Category: General

3.Definition: either of two parts that mutually complete each other

Category: General

4.Definition: number needed to make up a whole force

"A full complement of workers"

Category: General

5.Definition: one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response

Category: General

6.Definition: 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"

Related Noun(s):accompaniment

Category: General