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complement

UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənt/

Translations

complementnoun
complements
pl
UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑmplɪmənt/
The new software is a perfect complement to the existing system.
Новое программное обеспечение является идеальным дополнением к существующей системе.
In mathematics, the complement of a set is the collection of elements not in the set.
В математике комплемент множества — это совокупность элементов, не входящих в это множество.
Additional translations
совокупность
комплект
дополняющая часть
Synonyms
supplement
correspondent
counterpart
accessory
enhancement
addition
complementverb
complemented
Past Simple
complemented
Past Participle
complementing
Gerund
UK
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
US
/ˈkɑːmpləmənt/

Definitions

complementnoun
Something that completes or makes perfect.
The wine was a perfect complement to the meal.
A word or group of words that completes the meaning of a predicate.
In the sentence 'She is a teacher,' the word 'teacher' is a complement.
The quantity or number needed to make up a whole.
The ship's complement was 200 sailors.
A counterpart or equivalent.
The new software is a complement to the existing system.
In mathematics, the set of all elements in a universal set that are not members of a given subset, or the angle that together with a given angle equals 90 degrees.
The complement of a 40-degree angle is 50 degrees.
In immunology, a group of proteins in blood plasma that, when activated, enhance the body's immune response by assisting antibodies in destroying pathogens.
Activation of the complement led to rapid destruction of the invading bacteria.
complementverb
To complete, enhance, or bring to perfection by providing what is lacking.
The bright cushions complement the neutral tones of the sofa.
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