complement

As nouns the difference between contrast and complement

is that contrast is a difference in lightness, brightness and/or hue between two colours that makes them more or less distinguishable while complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.

As verbs the difference between contrast and complement

is that contrast is to set in opposition in order to show the difference or differences between while complement is to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

In grammar terms the difference between modifier and complement

is that modifier is a word, phrase, or clause that limits or qualifies the sense of another word or phrase while complement is a word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.

As nouns the difference between modifier and complement

is that modifier is one who, or that which, modifies while complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.

As a verb complement is

to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

Complement is a related term of detail.

As nouns the difference between complement and detail

is that complement is complement, thing added that makes a whole while detail is detail.

Antithesis is a related term of complement.

As nouns the difference between antithesis and complement

is that antithesis is a proposition that is the diametric opposite of some other proposition while complement is complement, thing added that makes a whole.

As nouns the difference between complement and perfect

is that complement is complement, thing added that makes a whole while perfect is (grammar) the perfect tense, or a form in that tense.

As an adjective perfect is

fitting its definition precisely.

As a verb perfect is

to make perfect; to improve or hone.

As an adverb essentially

is in an essential manner; in essence.

As a noun complement is

something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.

As a verb complement is

to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

As nouns the difference between decoration and complement

is that decoration is the act of adorning, embellishing, or honoring; ornamentation while complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.

As a verb complement is

to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

In grammar terms the difference between adjunct and complement

is that adjunct is a dispensable phrase in a clause or sentence that amplifies its meaning, such as "for a while" in "I typed for a while" while complement is a word or group of words that completes a grammatical construction in the predicate and that describes or is identified with the subject or object.

In lang=en terms the difference between adjunct and complement

is that adjunct is a key or scale closely related to another as principal; a relative or attendant key while complement is an expression related to some other expression such that it is true under the same conditions that make other false, and vice versa.

As nouns the difference between adjunct and complement

is that adjunct is an appendage; something attached to something else in a subordinate capacity while complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation.

As an adjective adjunct

is connected in a subordinate function.

As a verb complement is

to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole.

In obsolete terms the difference between complement and part

is that complement is something which completes one's equipment, dress etc.; an accessory while part is to hold apart; to stand or intervene between.

As nouns the difference between complement and part

is that complement is something (or someone) that completes; the consummation while part is A portion; a component.

As verbs the difference between complement and part

is that complement is to complete, to bring to perfection, to make whole while part is to leave.

As an adjective part is

fractional; partial.

As an adverb part is

partly; partially; fractionally.