Definition of complement

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Complement (v. t.) To supply a lack; to supplement.

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Cotangent :: Cotangent (n.) The tangent of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Comprehension :: Comprehension (n.) The complement of attributes which make up the notion signified by a general term.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) The interval wanting to complete the octave; -- the fourth is the complement of the fifth, the sixth of the third..
Pair :: Pair (v. t.) To unite in couples; to form a pair of; to bring together, as things which belong together, or which complement, or are adapted to one another..
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) Full quantity, number, or amount; a complete set; completeness..
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) That which is required to supply a deficiency, or to complete a symmetrical whole..
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) A second quantity added to a given quantity to make it equal to a third given quantity.
Equity :: Equity (n.) A system of jurisprudence, supplemental to law, properly so called, and complemental of it..
Naked :: Naked (a.) Not having the full complement of tones; -- said of a chord of only two tones, which requires a third tone to be sounded with them to make the combination pleasing to the ear; as, a naked fourth or fifth..
Set :: Set (n.) A number of things of the same kind, ordinarily used or classed together; a collection of articles which naturally complement each other, and usually go together; an assortment; a suit; as, a set of chairs, of china, of surgical or mathematical instruments, of books, etc..
Cap :: Cap (v. t.) To match; to mate in contest; to furnish a complement to; as, to cap text; to cap proverbs..
Complementary :: Complementary (n.) One skilled in compliments.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) The whole working force of a vessel.
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..
Light-handed :: Light-handed (a.) Not having a full complement of men; as, a vessel light-handed..
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) Something added for ornamentation; an accessory.
Clutch :: Clutch (n.) The nest complement of eggs of a bird.
Complement :: Complement (v. t.) A compliment.
Cosecant :: Cosecant (n.) The secant of the complement of an arc or angle. See Illust. of Functions.
Colatitude :: Colatitude (n.) The complement of the latitude, or the difference between any latitude and ninety degrees..
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