Definitions
- Describing something that completes or enhances another thing. - Referring to a part of a sentence that completes the meaning of the subject and verb. - Talking about a person or thing that adds value or balance to a group or situation.
- Describing something that is added or attached to another thing. - Referring to a word or phrase that provides additional information but is not essential to the sentence's meaning. - Talking about a person or thing that is secondary or supportive to a primary person or thing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is added to or enhances another thing.
- 2Both can be used in language and communication contexts.
- 3Both can be used to describe people or things that are secondary or supportive.
What is the difference?
- 1Function: Complement completes or enhances another thing, while adjunct is added to provide additional information.
- 2Essentiality: Complement is often essential to the meaning of a sentence, while adjunct is not necessary for the sentence's meaning.
- 3Position: Complement is usually placed after the subject and verb, while adjunct can be placed in various positions within a sentence.
- 4Type: Complement can be a noun, adjective, or adverb, while adjunct is usually a phrase or clause.
- 5Usage: Complement is more commonly used in everyday language, while adjunct is more commonly used in academic or technical writing.
Remember this!
Complement and adjunct are both words that describe something that is added to or enhances another thing. However, the difference between them is their function and essentiality. A complement is essential to the meaning of a sentence and completes or enhances another thing, while an adjunct is added to provide additional information but is not necessary for the sentence's meaning. Additionally, complement is more versatile and can be used as a noun, adjective, or adverb, while adjunct is usually a phrase or clause used in academic or technical writing.
