Complementeren
Example: De verschillende smaken complementeren elkaar perfect in dit gerecht.
Definition
"Complementeren" means to complete or enhance something by combining with another element so that together they form a harmonious or improved whole, as in the phrase 'De verschillende smaken complementeren elkaar perfect in dit gerecht,' where different flavors perfectly complement each other in a dish.
Etymology
The word "complementeren" comes from the Latin 'complementum,' meaning 'that which fills up or completes.' It entered Dutch through French influence, retaining the sense of adding something to make a whole. Did you know? The concept of complementing originally related to completing a set or fulfilling a requirement.
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"Complementeren" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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