English word compliment comes from Latin compleo, Latin instrumentum, and later Latin complementum (Complement (that which fills up or completes).)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| compleo | Latin (lat) | (of a promise) I fulfil.. (with food or drink) I fill, sate; satisfy.. I cover, overwhelm.. I fill up, fill full, fill out; make up, complete.. I finish, complete. |
| instrumentum | Latin (lat) | (collective) supply, provision. (general) paraphernalia, equipment. An instrument, tool, utensil. Records, documents. |
| cumplir | Spanish (spa) | To complete. To fulfil. To turn a certain age (usually succeeded by los). |
| complementum | Latin (lat) | Complement (that which fills up or completes). |
| cumplimiento | Spanish (spa) | Compliance. Formality. Fulfillment, completion. |
| complimento | Italian (ita) | (plural) congratulations. (plural) fuss, ceremony, ceremoniousness. (plural) regards. Compliment. |
| compliment | French (fra) | Compliment (positive comment). |
| compliment | English (eng) | (uncountable) Complimentary language; courtesy, flattery.. An expression of praise, congratulation, encouragement, or respect. (ambitransitive) To pay a compliment (to); to express a favorable opinion (of). |