complemental
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Etymology
Origin of complemental
First recorded in 1595–1605; complement + -al 1
Example Sentences
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Neoteinic: applied to complemental females in Termites because, though reproductive, they retain some juvenile characters.
From Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology by Smith, John. B.
The two expressions, song and action, were one; they were mutually complemental.
From Chapters of Opera Being historical and critical observations and records concerning the lyric drama in New York from its earliest days down to the present time by Krehbiel, Henry Edward
The higher complemental parts, which are parallel to animal life, move more quickly, but yet without melodious connection and significant progress.
From The World As Will And Idea (Vol. 1 of 3) by Schopenhauer, Arthur
The word "great" in his code should have been "gage," and its complemental words "of battle."
From Whirligigs by Henry, O.
No; the response must be in kind, to be truly complemental.
From Quaint Courtships by Howells, William Dean
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