complement synonyms

complement

n.

  1. That which completes

    supplement, correlative, counterpart; see addition 2, equal.

  2. Full amount

    totality, wholeness, entirety; see whole.

  3. That which completes the number of something

    balance, filler, rest; see remainder.

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