complemented

[kom-pluh-men-tid]

adjective

1. having a complement or complements.

2. 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.

Other Word Forms

• uncomplemented adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of complemented¹

complement + -ed ³

Example Sentences

“They’re large, they’re fabulous. The paintings are going to be complemented by at least nine or 10 works on paper. And Schiele is an artist who was also known for his watercolors and drawings.”

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My steak was cooked perfectly and complemented by the numerous sides, which include hen of the woods mushrooms, Japanese sweet potato and hand-cut black truffle fries.

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It said the ban was complemented by broader measures to ensure adverts were ethical, transparent, and in line with authority values.

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That AI infrastructure investment is complemented by huge spending on hiring top talent away from rival companies.

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However, he said the pair complemented each other, because "when Maurice got het up about anything, Fred would calm him down".

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