com.ple.ment \'ka:m-pl*-m*nt\ n [ME, fr. L complementum, fr. comple-re]
   1a: something that fills up, completes, or makes perfect 1b: the quantity
   or number required to make a thing complete; specif : the whole force or
   personnel of a ship 1c: one of two mutally completing parts : COUNTERPART

com.pli.ment \'ka:m-pl*-m*nt\ n [F, fr. It complimento, fr. Sp
   cumplimiento, fr. cumplir to b]e courteous - more at COMPLY 1a: a formal
   expression of esteem, respect, affection, or admiration; specif : a
   flattering remark 1b: formal and respectful recognition : DEFERENCE pl  2:
   best wishes : REGARDS