complementary

Word parts

complement + -ary

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌkɒmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ri/
• (US) enPR: kŏm'plĭ-mĕnʹtə-rē or -trē, IPA ^(key): /ˌkɑmplɪ̈ˈmɛnt(ə)ri/
• Hyphenation: com‧ple‧men‧ta‧ry
• Homophone: complimentary

Adjective

Positive complementary

Comparative more complementary

Superlative most complementary

1. If something is complementary, it acts as something that complements something else.