How Do You Spell COMPLEMENT?

Pronunciation: [kˈɒmplɪmənt] (IPA)

The word "complement" is spelled with a silent "e" after the letter "m" which indicates that the preceding vowel, "e", should be pronounced as a long vowel, /ɛɪ/. The IPA phonetic transcription for "complement" is /ˈkɒm.plɪ.mənt/. The stress falls on the second syllable, /plɪ/, and the final syllable is pronounced as /mənt/. The word "complement" can be used as a noun or a verb, and it means something that completes, enhances, or adds to something else.

COMPLEMENT Meaning and Definition

  1. Complement, as a noun, refers to something that completes or brings perfection to another thing. It is an element or part that harmoniously enhances, amplifies, or balances another component. A complement can be an addition or a counterpart that intensifies or adds value to the entirety. It fills a missing or lacking aspect and enhances the overall quality of an item, system, or concept. Complements have a symbiotic relationship, where their connection creates a unified whole.

    Furthermore, complement can also refer to a group of items that make up a whole set. It signifies a collection of things that combine to form a complete unit or entity. Each element in a complement contributes to the overall coherence and integrity of the set.

    In the context of grammar and linguistics, complement acts as a noun, verb, or adjective that provides additional information or serves to complete the meaning of a sentence. It adds essential details to a subject or object, amplifying or explaining its qualities, characteristics, or actions.

    As a verb, complement refers to the act of completing, refining, or adding value to something. It signifies the action of bringing together disparate elements to achieve fulfillment or perfection.

    Overall, complement encompasses the idea of completion, enhancement, and harmonious integration - whether in a physical, linguistic, or conceptual sense.

  2. A filling up or completing; that which is wanted to complete or fill up some quantity or thing; something added by way of ornament.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of COMPLEMENT

The word "complement" has its origins in Latin. It comes from the Latin word "complementum", which means "that which completes" or "that which fills up". This Latin word is derived from the verb "compleo", meaning "to fill up". The term was first introduced into the English language in the 14th century with the same meaning as its Latin counterpart, with the sense of completing, supplementing, or making something whole.

Similar spelling words for COMPLEMENT

Plural form of COMPLEMENT is COMPLEMENTS

Conjugate verb Complement

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have complemented
you would have complemented
he/she/it would have complemented
we would have complemented
they would have complemented
I would have complement
you would have complement
he/she/it would have complement
we would have complement
they would have complement

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been complementing
you would have been complementing
he/she/it would have been complementing
we would have been complementing
they would have been complementing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would complement
you would complement
he/she/it would complement
we would complement
they would complement

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be complementing
you would be complementing
he/she/it would be complementing
we would be complementing
they would be complementing

FUTURE

I will complement
you will complement
he/she/it will complement
we will complement
they will complement

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be complementing
you will be complementing
he/she/it will be complementing
we will be complementing
they will be complementing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have complemented
you will have complemented
he/she/it will have complemented
we will have complemented
they will have complemented

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been complementing
you will have been complementing
he/she/it will have been complementing
we will have been complementing
they will have been complementing

IMPERATIVE

you complement
we let´s complement

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to complement

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was complementing
you were complementing
he/she/it was complementing
we were complementing
they were complementing

PAST PARTICIPLE

complemented

PAST PERFECT

I had complemented
you had complemented
he/she/it had complemented
we had complemented
they had complemented

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been complementing
you had been complementing
he/she/it had been complementing
we had been complementing
they had been complementing

PRESENT

I complement
you complement
he/she/it complements
we complement
they complement

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am complementing
you are complementing
he/she/it is complementing
we are complementing
they are complementing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

complementing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have complemented
you have complemented
he/she/it has complemented
we have complemented
they have complemented

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been complementing
you have been complementing
he/she/it has been complementing
we have been complementing
they have been complementing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it complement

SIMPLE PAST

I complemented
you complemented
he/she/it complemented
we complemented
they complemented

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