A2 noun 중립 #594 가장 일반적인

complement

/ˈkɒmplɪmənt/

A thing that completes or brings to perfection something else. In grammar, it refers to a word or phrase that follows a verb and provides more information about the subject or object.

예시

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1

The red tie is a great complement to your white shirt.

The red tie is a great addition to your white shirt.

2

This research provides a complement to previous studies on the topic.

This research provides an addition to previous studies on the topic.

3

Your sense of humor is a nice complement to his serious personality.

Your sense of humor is a nice balance to his serious personality.

어휘 가족

명사
complement
Verb
complement
형용사
complementary
관련
complementarity
💡

암기 팁

Look at the first two syllables: 'Comple-'. It sounds like 'Complete'. A complement completes the set.

빠른 퀴즈

The new curtains are a perfect ______ to the blue sofa.

정답!

정답은: complement

예시

1

The red tie is a great complement to your white shirt.

everyday

The red tie is a great addition to your white shirt.

2

This research provides a complement to previous studies on the topic.

formal

This research provides an addition to previous studies on the topic.

3

Your sense of humor is a nice complement to his serious personality.

informal

Your sense of humor is a nice balance to his serious personality.

4

In the sentence 'He is a pilot,' the word 'pilot' is a subject complement.

academic

In the sentence 'He is a pilot,' the word 'pilot' is a subject complement.

5

Our consulting services are a perfect complement to your marketing plan.

business

Our consulting services are a perfect addition to your marketing plan.

어휘 가족

명사
complement
Verb
complement
형용사
complementary
관련
complementarity

자주 쓰는 조합

perfect complement a perfect addition
natural complement a natural addition
full complement a complete set or number
necessary complement a needed addition
complement to an addition to

자주 쓰는 구문

a perfect complement

something that goes perfectly with another thing

full complement

a complete number or amount of something

complement each other

to work well together as a pair

자주 혼동되는 단어

complement vs compliment

A compliment is a polite expression of praise, while a complement is something that completes something else.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use this word when talking about two things that work well together to create a better whole. It is frequently used with the preposition 'to'.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often misspell the word as 'compliment'. Remember that the 'e' in complement relates to 'complete'.

💡

암기 팁

Look at the first two syllables: 'Comple-'. It sounds like 'Complete'. A complement completes the set.

📖

어원

From the Latin word 'complementum', meaning 'that which fills up' or 'completes'.

문법 패턴

It is a countable noun. Commonly followed by the preposition 'to'. Plural form is 'complements'.
🌍

문화적 맥락

In English-speaking cultures, this word is very common in culinary contexts to describe how flavors in food and wine work together.

빠른 퀴즈

The new curtains are a perfect ______ to the blue sofa.

정답!

정답은: complement

관련 단어

presolvful

C1

A specialized noun referring to a preliminary batch of information or the initial capacity required to begin resolving a complex issue. It describes the state of having gathered enough preparatory elements to initiate a formal solution process.

dephotoation

C1

Describes the intentional removal or degradation of photographic qualities and realistic details to achieve a stylized or abstract visual effect. It is primarily used in digital art and media theory to define a shift away from high-fidelity realism.

semiprobine

C1

To conduct a preliminary or partial investigation into a system, process, or subject to assess initial conditions or feasibility. It is typically used in technical or analytical contexts to describe a non-exhaustive initial scan performed before committing to a full-scale inquiry.

bivenship

C1

Pertaining to the legal framework or status derived from the Bivens v. Six Unknown Named Agents precedent, which allows individuals to sue federal officials for constitutional violations. It describes the specific remedial and procedural characteristics of such legal actions within the federal court system.

monoultimive

C1

Describes the single, final element or unique terminal point in a specific sequence or process. It is used to emphasize that there is only one concluding step or outcome possible in a given logical or physical progression.

hypersancttion

C1

A hypersancttion refers to an exceptionally severe, multi-layered, or totalizing penalty imposed by an authority or governing body. It describes a level of punishment or restriction that goes far beyond standard disciplinary measures, often aiming to completely isolate the target economically or socially.

informate

C1

A term referring to the information or data automatically generated by a computerized process, which provides visibility into the underlying activities of an organization. Unlike simple automation, which merely replaces human labor, this concept focuses on the capacity of technology to translate processes into readable information for analysis.

intrajudcy

C1

To conduct an internal evaluation or legal assessment within an organization or specific body to resolve a conflict or issue before it is moved to an external authority. This verb describes the process of deliberate internal adjudication used to maintain control over institutional standards.

unifacion

C1

Unification is the process of combining or merging separate parts, organizations, or countries into a single, cohesive whole. It refers to the structural or conceptual act of creating a unified entity from diverse components.

hyperclaudal

C1

Describing a state of extreme closure, excessive isolation, or severe restriction within a system or structure. It is frequently used in technical, theoretical, or test-specific contexts to denote a high degree of impenetrability that prevents external interaction or influence.

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