definition of
complement

[1] #1 complement n. a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction. wn

[2] #2 complement v. 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". wn

[3] #3 complement n. a complete number or quantity; "a full complement". wn

[4] #4 complement n. [full complement] number needed to make up a whole force; "a full complement of workers". wn

[5] #5 complement n. [accompaniment] 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". wn