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

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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The space includes “dual islands topped with Taj Mahal quartz and premium stainless steel appliances set the stage for gatherings, complemented by an adjacent bar also finished in Taj Mahal quartz,” reads the listing.

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The rise in production will be complemented by a slight rise in average Brent crude prices, which ticked up to $69.13 a barrel from $67.88 in the prior quarter.

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“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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Related Words

• achieve 
• integrate