Definition of complement

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Complement (v. t.) That which is required to supply a deficiency, or to complete a symmetrical whole..

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Complement :: Complement (v. t.) The whole working force of a vessel.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) To supply a lack; to supplement.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) Something added for ornamentation; an accessory.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) A second quantity added to a given quantity to make it equal to a third given quantity.
Take :: Take (v. t.) To assume; to adopt; to acquire, as shape; to permit to one's self; to indulge or engage in; to yield to; to have or feel; to enjoy or experience, as rest, revenge, delight, shame; to form and adopt, as a resolution; -- used in general senses, limited by a following complement, in many idiomatic phrases; as, to take a resolution; I take the liberty to say..
Comprehension :: Comprehension (n.) The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term.
Colatitude :: Colatitude (n.) The complement of the latitude, or the difference between any latitude and ninety degrees..
Complementary :: Complementary (a.) Serving to fill out or to complete; as, complementary numbers..
Orchestra :: Orchestra (n.) A band composed, for the largest part, of players of the various viol instruments, many of each kind, together with a proper complement of wind instruments of wood and brass; -- as distinguished from a military or street band of players on wind instruments, and from an assemblage of solo players for the rendering of concerted pieces, such as septets, octets, and the like..
Cotangent :: Cotangent (n.) The tangent of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Cap :: Cap (v. t.) To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs..
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) Full quantity, number, or amount; a complete set; completeness..
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
Antilogarithm :: Antilogarithm (n.) The number corresponding to a logarithm. The word has been sometimes, though rarely, used to denote the complement of a given logarithm; also the logarithmic cosine corresponding to a given logarithmic sine..
Equity :: Equity (n.) A system of jurisprudence, supplemental to law, properly so called, and complemental of it..
Counterpart :: Counterpart (n.) A thing may be applied to another thing so as to fit perfectly, as a seal to its impression; hence, a thing which is adapted to another thing, or which supplements it; that which serves to complete or complement anything; hence, a person or thing having qualities lacking in another; an opposite..
Complemental :: Complemental (a.) Complimentary; courteous.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) That which fills up or completes; the quantity or number required to fill a thing or make it complete.
Complementary :: Complementary (n.) One skilled in compliments.
Coversed Sine :: Coversed sine () The versed sine of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
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