complementary

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Pronunciation
/ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
/ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ɹi/
Noun
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

A complementary colour.

2 Definition

One skilled in compliments.

3 Definition

An angle which adds with another to equal 90 degrees.

Adjective
3 definition(s)
1 Definition

Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.

2 Definition

Of the specific pairings of the bases in DNA and RNA.

3 Definition

Pertaining to pairs of properties in quantum mechanics that are inversely related to each other, such as speed and position, or energy and time. (See also Heisenberg uncertainty principle.)