Explement

/ɪkˈspləmənt/ noun

Definition

Something that fills up, completes, or supplements something else; a fulfillment.

Etymology

From Latin expletum (filled out), past participle of explere (to fill out). The -ment suffix creates a noun form, similar to accomplishment or fulfillment.

Kelly Says

Explement is an archaic word that linguists love because it shows how -ment transforms verbs into nouns—the word itself is nearly extinct, but it perfectly illustrates English word-building patterns.

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