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English word compliment comes from Latin compleo, Latin instrumentum, and later Latin complementum (Complement (that which fills up or completes).)
compleo (Latin)
(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)
(collective) supply, provision. (general) paraphernalia, equipment. An instrument, tool, utensil. Records, documents.
cumplir (Spanish)
To complete. To fulfil. To turn a certain age (usually succeeded by los).
complementum (Latin)
Complement (that which fills up or completes).
cumplimiento (Spanish)
Compliance. Formality. Fulfillment, completion.
complimento (Italian)
(plural) congratulations. (plural) fuss, ceremony, ceremoniousness. (plural) regards. Compliment.
compliment (French)
Compliment (positive comment).
compliment (English)
(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).