complementary Synonyms
Another word for complementary
• adjective (Context 1)
Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.
"The two business partners had harmonious skills that made their startup thrive."
• adjective (Context 2)
Relating to two colors directly opposite each other on the color wheel that, when combined in the right proportions, produce white, grey, or black.
"Blue and orange are contrasting colors often paired to create strong visual contrast in paintings."
• adjective (Context 3)
Relating to two angles whose sum is 90 degrees, or in genetics, relating to two nucleic acid strands that can base-pair with each other.
"During DNA replication, enzymes synthesize a corresponding strand using the original sequence as a template."
• adjective (Context 4)
Relating to medical or therapeutic practices used alongside conventional medicine rather than in place of it.
"Many patients explore integrative therapies like acupuncture to help manage chronic pain."
• noun (Context 5)
A color that is directly opposite another on the color wheel and combines with it to produce white or black, or Something that completes or enhances another thing.
"The artist used bright yellows and their complementaries to make the canvas vibrant."
Opposites of complementary
The opposite of complementary shifts depending on context. Common opposites include: