Asked by ed

Look at the word origins chart.

Image of a word origins chart of the word complement. It is shown to originate from the Latin word complementum.

Based on its origins, the best definition for complement is

A.
to make plentiful.
B.
to compare.
C.
to make whole.
D.
to contrast.

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
C. to make whole

("Complement" comes from Latin complementum, from complere — com- "together" + plere "fill" — meaning to fill up or complete.)