complement

complement

noun

Definition of COMPLEMENT

1

something that serves to complete or make up for a deficiency in something else <with his practicality and her refreshing enthusiasm, they are perfect complements to each other>

Synonyms correlate, supplement

Related Words addendum, addition, appendix; adjunct, annex, appendage, extension; accessory (also accessary), accompaniment, appliance, attachment; additive, filler

2

the largest number or amount that something can hold <a full complement of sailors on the ship>

Synonyms complement, cubage, real estate, volume

Related Words burden, fill, fullness, load, measure; area, room, space, stowage