Complementation

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmpɫəməntˈætˈaɪˌɑn/

Complementation (noun)

  1. The act of adding something to make it complete or better.
  2. A grammatical structure that completes the meaning of a verb or adjective.

Examples

  • The cake needs complementation with fresh fruit.
  • Complementation is essential for understanding sentence structure.

Common collocations: provide complementation, require complementation, study complementation, analyze complementation

Synonyms of Complementation

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Complementation

  • — the act of making something smaller or less.
  • — the act of leaving something out.