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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).
Synonyms
Antonyms
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).
Antonyms
Etymology
- -ary (English)
- complement (English)
- complementum (Latin)
4. distribution
noun. ['ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən'] (statistics) an arrangement of values of a variable showing their observed or theoretical frequency of occurrence.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- distributio (Latin)
5. distribution
noun. ['ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən'] the spatial or geographic property of being scattered about over a range, area, or volume.
Synonyms
Etymology
- distributio (Latin)
6. distribution
noun. ['ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən'] the act of distributing or spreading or apportioning.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- distributio (Latin)
7. distribution
noun. ['ˌdɪstrəˈbjuːʃən'] the commercial activity of transporting and selling goods from a producer to a consumer.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Etymology
- distributio (Latin)