complement vs expression

expression vs complement

complement and expression both are nouns.

complement is a verb but expression is not a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
complement	Yes	No	Yes	No
expression	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, expression is a hypernym of complement; that is, expression is a word with a broader meaning than complement:

complement: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
expression: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit

Other hypernyms of complement include construction, grammatical construction.

complement (noun)	expression (noun)
something added to complete or embellish or make perfect	the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing
either of two parts that mutually complete each other	the feelings expressed on a person's face
a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction	a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
number needed to make up a whole force	the style of expressing yourself
a complete number or quantity	expression without words
one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response	a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement
	the communication (in speech or writing) of your beliefs or opinions
	a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
	(genetics) the process of expressing a gene

complement (verb)	expression (verb)
make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to

Difference between complement and expression

Words related to "expression"

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