a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction

a complete number or quantity; a full complement'

number needed to make up a whole force; a full complement of workers

[ Syn: full complement ]

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

[ Syn: accompaniment ]

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

either of two parts that mutually complete each other

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'