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   complement

   noun

   • 1. a thing that contributes extra features to something else in such a way as to improve or emphasize its quality: "local ales provide the perfect complement to fine food" Similar accompanimentcompanionadditionsupplementaccessoryadjuncttrimmingfinishing touchfinal touchOpposite contrast
   • 2. a number or quantity of something, especially that required to make a group complete: "at the moment we have a full complement of staff" Similar amounttotalaggregatecontingentcompanycapacityallowancequota
   • ▪ the number of people required to crew a ship: "almost half the ship's complement of 322 were wounded"
   • ▪ the amount in degrees by which a given angle is less than 90°.
   • ▪ the members of a set or class that are not members of a given subset.
   • 3. one or more words, phrases, or clauses governed by a verb (or by a nominalization or a predicative adjective) that complete the meaning of the predicate. In generative grammar, all the constituents of a sentence that are governed by a verb form the complement.
   • ▪ (in systemic grammar) an adjective or noun that has the same reference as either the subject (as mad in he is mad) or the object (as mad in he drove her mad or manager in they appointed him manager).
   • 4. a group of proteins present in blood plasma and tissue fluid which combine with an antigen–antibody complex to bring about the lysis of foreign cells.

   verb

   • 1. contribute extra features to (someone or something) in such a way as to improve or emphasize their qualities: "a classic blazer complements a look that's smart or casual"
   • ▪ add to or make complete: "the proposals complement the incentives already available"

   Word Origin late Middle English (in the sense ‘completion’): from Latin complementum, from complere ‘fill up’ (see complete). Compare with compliment.

   Derivatives

   • 1. complemental adjective

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2. study.com › academy › lessonComplement of a Set | Overview & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Before going over the definition of the complement of a set, there are some other terminologies that need to be defined.Firstly, a set is a collection of objects. The objects within a set are ...

3. study.com › academy › lessonCompliment vs. Complement | Overview, Differences & Examples

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Complement, with an 'e,' also has noun and verb forms that are closely related. In its noun form, ''complement'' refers to a thing that is added that brings something to perfection, as in these ...

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   The molecules of the innate immune system include complement proteins, cytokines, pattern recognition molecules. Answer and Explanation: 1 Complement protein is soluble proteins or glycoproteins that are mainly synthesized by the liver and circulate in the blood and extracellular fluid....

5. study.com › academy › lessonComplementary Goods: Examples | What are Complementary Goods?

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   Nov 21, 2023 · This is an example of negative cross elasticity and how it can impact the demand for a base product due to the complement being overpriced. Strong Complements vs. Weak Complements

6. study.com › academy › lessonComplementary Angles | Theorems & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · In math, complementary angles can be found in different places. Another term for complementary angles is a complementary pair.This terminology is frequently used in geometry, but it has the same ...

7. study.com › academy › lessonComplement System | Definition, Function & Proteins - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · A complement system is a series of proteins that circulate in the blood and tissues in an inactive form. The complement system is part of the innate immune system, and it is comprised of more than ...

8. homework.study.com › explanation › define-complement-explain-what-is-meant-byDefine ''complement''. Explain what is meant by complement acting...

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   What is complement? Explain four different ways in which complement kills pathogens. What is the role of the complement system in immunity? What is meant by a signal cascade? What role does complement play in type II reactions? List the various effects of complement activation. Explain opsonization and the role of the complement system and ...

9. study.com › academy › lessonVerb Complement Definition, Uses & Examples - Lesson - Study.com

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   Nov 21, 2023 · Read about verb complements. Learn the definition of a verb complement, understand the types of action and linking verb complements, and see examples.

10. homework.study.com › explanation › define-complement-and-substitute-goodsDefine complement and substitute goods. | Homework.Study.com

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    Answer to: Define complement and substitute goods. By signing up, you'll get thousands of step-by-step solutions to your homework questions. You...

11. study.com › academy › lessonSubject Complement | Definition, Types & Examples - Study.com

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    Nov 21, 2023 · The definition of a subject complement or subjective complement is a word like a noun, pronoun, or adjective located in the predicate of a clause or sentence that renames the subject or gives more ...