complement
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
com · ple · ment
ˈkɒm · plɪ · mənt
English Definition
n. something that completes or makes perfect
Significado en Español
complemento, suplemento
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bổ sung, phần bổ trợ
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
com(together) + plement(fill) → to fill together → complement, supplement.
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Which word is a synonym of “complement”?
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A
detraction
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B
supplement
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C
burden
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D
hindrance
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B — supplement.
“complement” means n. something that completes or makes perfect
Common questions about “complement”
What does “complement” mean?
complement — n. something that completes or makes perfect. In Chinese: 补充物，补足物.
How do you pronounce “complement”?
complement is pronounced /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/. It breaks into 3 syllables: com · ple · ment.
Is “complement” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. complement appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “complement”?
com(together) + plement(fill) → to fill together → complement, supplement.
