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

It also said the efforts "should be complemented by pro-growth structural reforms, including measures to foster more innovation and digitalisation, cut red tape, reduce labour supply constraints... and deepen European economic integration".

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Looking ahead, the administration of the LAV-BPIFB4 gene through gene therapy could be replaced and/or complemented by new protein- or RNA-based delivery methods.

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While walking through a passage of dead trees and skeletons, Miles Teller’s property bro complemented the First Lady’s Halloween decorations.

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Over the years of Coffin Creek’s various incarnations, a number of ancillary attractions complemented the mazes: a magic show, horror merchandise vendors and food stands.

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Niamh Sprout wore a smattering of chunky silver rings, which complemented the long black nails she had dug into the parkway soil as Smart-McCabe did her plant demo.

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