Complement
/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/noun
Something that completes or goes well with something.
Did you know?The word 'complement' has roots in Latin that evoke the idea of fulfillment and completion—essentially, it's about making things whole, almost like a spell for harmony!
Etymological Timeline
Latin
Latin
complementum
“That which completes or fills up.”
Old French
Old French
complement
“A part that completes a whole.”
Middle English
Middle English
complement
“An addition that completes or enhances.”
Modern English
Modern English
complement
“To enhance or complete something, especially in a balanced way.”