The complement
Example: The complement enhances overall system functionality
Definition
"The complement" refers to something that completes or enhances another thing, making it whole or improving its effectiveness. In the phrase "The complement enhances overall system functionality," it means an element that adds value or completes the system's operation.
Etymology
The term "complement" comes from the Latin word 'complementum,' meaning 'that which fills up or completes.' It entered English in the 15th century, originally used in grammar and later broadly to indicate something that completes or perfects another thing.
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"The complement" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (C1) - set 1", containing 120 commonly used words.
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