Dictionary Check: complement

"complement" is a valid word!

Scrabble 18 points
Words with Friends 24 points

Definition

noun

a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

noun

a complete number or quantity

Example: "a full complement"
noun

number needed to make up a whole force

Example: "a full complement of workers"
Synonyms:
noun

something added to complete or embellish or make perfect

Example: "a fine wine is a perfect complement to the dinner"
Synonyms:
noun

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

noun

either of two parts that mutually complete each other

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