The state or quality of being complementary; complementarity.

Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else. / (genetics) Of the specific pairings of the bases in DNA and RNA.

A complementary colour. / (obsolete) One skilled in compliments. / An angle which adds with another to equal 90 degrees.

plural of complementary

(geometry) An angle that, when added to another referenced angle, produces a right angle.

(geometry) plural of complementary angle

(geometry) A pair of angles that sum to a right angle.

(British spelling, colour science) Either of two colours which, when mixed, produce a white or grey.

(mathematics) The general solution of a homogenous linear differential equation.

Any of several therapies that combine conventional medical practices with those of alternative medicine such as acupuncture or homeopathy.