Phrase guide

object complement

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A complement which is coupled to an object.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: grammar, human-sciences, linguistics, sciences

Examples

  • In the sentence "Venezuela declared herself independent of Spain first", 'herself' is the object and 'independent of Spain' is the complement.

Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From object + complement.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Danish: omsagnsled til genstandsled — object complement
  • Danish: objektsprædikat — object complement