Antonyms
Etymology

1. complementary

adjective. ['ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntri, ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntʃi'] of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other.

Antonyms

Etymology

  • -ary (English)
  • complement (English)
  • complementum (Latin)

Rhymes with Complementary Distribution

  • redistribution
  • electrocution
  • counterrevolution
  • contribution
  • substitution
  • retribution
  • prostitution
  • prosecution
  • constitution
  • restitution
  • persecution
  • lilliputian
  • institution
  • execution
  • attribution
  • revolution
  • resolution
  • elocution
  • dissolution
  • diminution
  • devolution
  • confucian
  • andalusian
  • absolution
  • evolution
  • solution
  • pollution
  • dilution
  • aleutian
  • shooshan

2. complementary

adjective. ['ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntri, ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntʃi'] acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole).

Etymology

  • -ary (English)
  • complement (English)
  • complementum (Latin)

3. complementary

noun. ['ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntri, ˌkɑːmpləˈmɛntʃi'] either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments).

Etymology

  • -ary (English)
  • complement (English)
  • complementum (Latin)

7. distribution

noun. ['ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən'] the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer.

Etymology

  • distributio (Latin)