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What does the term 'complement' mean when used as a verb?
What does the term 'complement' mean when used as a verb?
Which of the following best defines 'compliment'?
Which of the following best defines 'compliment'?
How can you differentiate between 'complement' and 'compliment'?
How can you differentiate between 'complement' and 'compliment'?
In economics, complementary goods:
In economics, complementary goods:
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What is a synonym for 'complement' based on the text?
What is a synonym for 'complement' based on the text?
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What is the primary difference between the words 'complement' and 'compliment'?
What is the primary difference between the words 'complement' and 'compliment'?
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Which of the following is an example of using 'complement' correctly?
Which of the following is an example of using 'complement' correctly?
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Which scientific term is mentioned in the text as an example of using 'complement'?
Which scientific term is mentioned in the text as an example of using 'complement'?
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What is the origin of the word 'complement'?
What is the origin of the word 'complement'?
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In mathematics, what is the meaning of 'complement' as described in the text?
In mathematics, what is the meaning of 'complement' as described in the text?
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Study Notes
Geometry and Complement
- In geometry, a complement is the quantity that an angle or an arc is short of ninety degrees.
Complement in Economics
- Complementary goods are items that have little or no value on their own, but add value to other items.
Complement as a Verb
- To complement means to complete, provide something lacking, or form a complement to.
- Example: His piano playing complements her violin; together they make beautiful music.
Compliment Definition
- A compliment is an expression of praise, commendation, respect, or regard.
- Examples: "To be trusted is a greater compliment than being loved." —George MacDonald; "I take no leave of you, Miss Bennet. I send no compliments to your mother. You deserve no such attention. I am most seriously displeased." —Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen
Compliment as a Verb
- To compliment means to praise, congratulate, or say something admiring to someone.
- It can also include showing kindness.
- Examples: Compliment people. Magnify their strengths, not their weaknesses. —Joyce Meyer; "We were served free appetizers, compliments of the hotel."
Complement vs. Compliment
- One trick to remember the difference is to give yourself a compliment: Are you smart, creative, or compassionate? Tell yourself so, and then acknowledge: I love how smart I am!
- Another trick is to associate the I with insult, as an insult is the opposite of a compliment.
- To remember complement, think of the word enhance when you look at the e. Enhancement is a synonym of complement.
Complement Definition
- A complement is something that completes or perfects.
- Examples: Their shirt perfectly complements the color of their eyes; They make a great couple; their personalities are a perfect complement to one another.
Complement in Science
- The complement system refers to proteins that circulate in your blood and match specific antibodies.
Complement in Mathematics
- A complement is an amount added to something to complete it.
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Test your knowledge on the difference between complement and compliment. This quiz will help you understand how to correctly use these commonly confused words as both nouns and verbs.
