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expression vs complement

complement vs expression

expression and complement both are nouns.

expression is not a verb while complement is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
expression Yes No No No
complement Yes No Yes No
As nouns, complement is a hyponym of expression; that is, complement is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than expression:
  • expression: a group of words that form a constituent of a sentence and are considered as a single unit
  • complement: a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
Other hyponyms of expression include adjunct, clause, involution, phrase, predicator.
expression (noun) complement (noun)
the act of forcing something out by squeezing or pressing something added to complete or embellish or make perfect
the feelings expressed on a person's face either of two parts that mutually complete each other
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations a word or phrase used to complete a grammatical construction
the style of expressing yourself number needed to make up a whole force
expression without words a complete number or quantity
a group of symbols that make a mathematical statement one of a series of enzymes in the blood serum that are part of the immune response
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
expression (verb) complement (verb)
make complete or perfect; supply what is wanting or form the complement to
Difference between expression and complement

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