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Exam: IELTS

complement

IPA: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

KK: /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

noun

Definition: A word or part that completes something else, making it whole or perfect. It can also refer to two things that work well together or enhance each other.

Example: In art, complementary colors are used to create contrast and balance in a painting.

transitive verb

Definition: To complete or enhance something by adding to it, making it better or more complete.

Example: The bright colors of the flowers complement the neutral tones of the room.

complemental

IPA: /kəmˈplɛmənˌtæl/

KK: /kəmˈplɛməntəl/

adjective

Definition: Related to something that completes or enhances another thing.

Example: The two colors are complemental, making the design more vibrant.

complementarily

IPA: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪli/

KK: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntərɪli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that adds to or completes something else, often enhancing its quality or effectiveness.

Example: The two colors work complementarily to create a beautiful design.

complementary

IPA: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

KK: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that completes or goes well with something else, often enhancing or improving it.

Example: The complementary colors of blue and orange create a vibrant contrast in the painting.

complementation

IPA: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

KK: /ˌkɒmplɪˈmɛnteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act or process of completing something by adding what is needed or required, often in a way that enhances or improves it.

Example: The complementation of the two colors created a beautiful design.

complementizer

IPA: /ˈkɒmplɪmɛnˌtaɪzər/

KK: /ˈkɒmplɪməntaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A word that is used to introduce a subordinate clause, linking it to the main clause in a sentence.

Example: In the sentence 'I believe that he is right', the word 'that' is a complementizer.

complete

IPA: /kəmˈpliːt/

KK: /kəmˈplit/

adjective

Definition: Having all necessary parts or elements; entire or finished.

Example: The project was finally complete after months of hard work.

transitive verb

Definition: To finish something or make it whole by adding what is needed.

Example: She worked hard to complete her project before the deadline.

completed

IPA: /kəmˈpliːtɪd/

KK: /kəmˈpliːtɪd/

adjective

Definition: Finished or having been brought to a conclusion.

Example: The project was completed ahead of schedule.

verb

Definition: To finish something or make it whole.

Example: She completed her homework before dinner.

completely

IPA: /kəmˈpliːtli/

KK: /kəmˈplitli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that is full or total; without anything left out.

Example: She completely finished her homework before dinner.

completeness

IPA: /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

KK: /kəmˈpliːtnəs/

noun

Definition: The state of having all parts or elements; being whole or finished.

Example: The completeness of the project was evident when all tasks were finished.

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