- past participle of complement.
- past tense form of complement.
complemented
Americanadjective
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having a complement or complements.
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Mathematics. (of a lattice containing a smallest element and a greatest element) having the property that corresponding to each element of the lattice is a second element such that the greatest lower bound of the two elements is the smallest element of the lattice and the least upper bound of the two elements is the greatest element of the lattice.
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Owen in those days, even after his initial hamstring struggles, was explosive, electric - searing pace and acceleration complemented by the most ruthless of finishes.
From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026
Neutron imaging allowed the team to confirm earlier observations, examine large bones including Scotty's rib without damaging them, and obtain additional image contrast that complemented the information gathered through other methods.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 24, 2026
This narrative is complemented by the story of the rise of computing and artificial intelligence.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
The listing highlights the home’s airy areas: “The open floor plan, complemented by floor-to-ceiling glass doors, seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors, offering an extraordinary living experience.”
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Hush. Don’t worry none,” she whispered, and the honey in her words complemented the sundown spilling on the lake.
From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison
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