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Complementation Definition & Meaning

complementation
noun
  1. the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate
  2. (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts

"Complementation" in song lyrics

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  • "protein complementation"
    AOL — AOL

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Frequently asked questions

What does complementation mean?
the grammatical relation of a word or phrase to a predicate (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts
What part of speech is complementation?
Complementation is a noun.
How many definitions does complementation have?
Complementation has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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