English

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Etymology

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From compliment (noun) +‎ -al.[1]

Adjective

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complimental (comparative more complimental, superlative most complimental)

  1. (obsolete) complimentary.
    • 1624, Henry Wotton, The Elements of Architecture, [], London: [] Iohn Bill, →OCLC:
      Languages [] grow rich and abundant in complimental phrases, and such froth.

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ complimental, adj.”, in OED Online  , Oxford, Oxfordshire: Oxford University Press, launched 2000.