complemental

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On the males and complemental males of certain Cirripedes, and on rudimentary structures.

From Life of Charles Darwin by Bettany, G. T. (George Thomas)

We have noticed the many instances of tiny complemental males, in connection with hermaphrodite forms, which, as Darwin states, must have arisen from the advantage ensuring cross-fertilisation in the females who harbour them.

From The Truth About Woman by Hartley, C. Gasquoine (Catherine Gasquoine)

The word "great" in his code should have been "gage," and its complemental words "of battle."

From Whirligigs by Henry, O.

"The complemental dot on his i of a commonly civilized human creature!" said Dr. Middleton, looking at his watch and finding it too late to leave the house before morning.

From The Egoist by Meredith, George

No; the response must be in kind to be truly complemental.

From Between the Dark and the Daylight by Howells, William Dean