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Complimental vs Complemental - What's the difference?

complimental | complemental |

In obsolete|lang=en terms the difference between complimental and complemental

is that complimental is (obsolete) complimentary while complemental is (obsolete) complimentary.

As adjectives the difference between complimental and complemental

is that complimental is (obsolete) complimentary while complemental is of the nature of a complement; completing.

complimental

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (obsolete) complimentary.
    • Languages ... grow rich and abundant in complimental phrases, and such froth. —Sir H. Wotton

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    complemental

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Of the nature of a complement; completing.
  • Complementary.
  • (obsolete) Additional; supplemental, accessory; ancillary.
  • (obsolete) Of the nature of a ceremony that is not essential but accessory; ceremonial; ceremonious; formal.
  • (obsolete) Of persons: accomplished; talented; experienced.
  • (obsolete) Complimentary.
    • (Shakespeare)
  • *, I.39:
  • *:I have no skill in ceremonious letters, which have no other substance, but a faire contexture of complemental phrases and curteous words.

    • Derived terms

    * complemental angle * complemental air * complemental male

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