All Definitions for Complement
Below are all the dictionary definitions of complement:
1The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.
2The whole working force of a vessel.
3An angle which, together with a given angle, makes a right angle.
4Something which completes, something which combines with something else to make up a complete whole
5Loosely, something perceived to be a harmonious or desirable partner or addition.
6A word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.
7A phonetic complement is a graphic element that modifies another, such as (in Linear B script) a small syllabogram that is attached to a logogram as an abbreviation of its reading (as opposed to an adjunct that abbreviates an adjective that modifies that logogram).
8An interval which, together with the given interval, makes an octave.
9The color which, when mixed with the given color, gives black (for mixing pigments) or white (for mixing light).
10Given two sets, the set containing one set's elements that are not members of the other set (whether a relative complement or an absolute complement).
11One of several blood proteins that work with antibodies during an immune response.
12An expression related to some other expression such that it is true under the same conditions that make other false, and vice versa.
13A voltage level with the opposite logical sense to the given one.
14A bit with the opposite value to the given one
15The logical complement of a number.
16The diminished radix complement of a number
17The nines' complement of a decimal number
18The ones' complement of a binary number.
19The radix complement of a number
20The two's complement of a binary number.
21The numeric complement of a number.
22A nucleotide sequence in which each base is replaced by the complementary base of the given sequence: adenine (A) by thymine (T) or uracil (U), cytosine (C) by guanine (G), and vice versa.
23Synonym of alexin.
24To complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.
25To provide what the partner lacks and lack what the partner provides, thus forming part of a whole.
26To change a voltage, number, color, etc. to its complement.
27Obsolete spelling or misspelling of compliment.
28Obsolete spelling or misspelling of compliment.
29Something (or someone) that completes
30The consummation.
31The act of completing something, or the fact of being complete
32Completion, completeness, fulfilment.
33Something which completes one's equipment, dress etc.
34An accessory.
35Abbreviation of complementary good. [(economics) a good whose appeal increases with the popularity of its complement]
About antonyms for complement
Finding the right antonym for complement helps writers create contrast, clarify meaning, and add depth to their work. Defined as "The totality, the full amount or number which completes something.", complement has 0 opposite words that can be used to express contrasting ideas.
When choosing an antonym, consider the connotation, formality level, and audience. Some alternatives work better in casual conversation while others shine in academic or professional writing. For example, using a more formal antonym in a business email can elevate your tone, while a casual antonym might feel more natural in creative writing or dialogue.
It is also worth noting that not all antonyms are perfectly interchangeable. The context of your sentence, the surrounding words, and the intended emotional impact all play a role in selecting the best opposite word. The list above provides the most common and useful antonyms for complement, but always read your sentence aloud to ensure the chosen word flows naturally.