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.
Other Word Forms
- uncomplemented adjective
Etymology
Origin of complemented
Example Sentences
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She encouraged wearing the outfit "in all its diverse forms, designs, and expressions, complemented by its distinctive and beautiful accessories".
From BBC
But it wasn’t the right green: The upper walls now wear the correct copper-based “verditer” green paint, with the tone of malachite, complemented below the chair rails in a buff color.
Her white umbrella, matching wide-brimmed hat and long gauzy veil was complemented by a sleeveless turquoise dress over pleated white trousers.
From Barron's
It was complemented by a sleeveless turquoise dress over pleated white trousers.
From Barron's
Instead, it was a consistent and essential part of human survival that complemented other food-gathering methods.
From Science Daily
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