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Complementarity - Dictionary

Complementarity

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

British English: /ˌkɒmplɪmɛnˈtærɪti/

American English: /ˌkɑːmplɪmɛnˈtɛrɪti/

Definitions

  • The quality or state of being complementary; the condition of two or more things completing or enhancing each other.
  • A concept in physics and quantum mechanics, particularly in Bohr's complementarity principle.
  • A principle in linguistics where certain features contrast to create meaning.

Usage Examples

  • The complementarity between solar and wind power enhances energy reliability.
  • Quantum physics relies on the principle of complementarity in understanding wave-particle duality.

Etymology

Derived from "complementary" (from Latin complēmentum, meaning "that which fills up or completes") + "-ity" (denoting a state or condition).

Synonyms

  • Mutual Enhancement
  • Interdependence
  • Synergy

Antonyms

  • Contradiction
  • Opposition

Translations

Language Translation Pronunciation
Frenchcomplémentarité/kɔ̃plɛmɑ̃taʁite/
GermanKomplementarität/kɔmplɛmɛntaˈʁiːtɛt/
Spanishcomplementariedad/komplemenˈtaɾjeðað/
Portuguesecomplementaridade/kõmplɨmẽtɐɾidˈadɨ/
Chinese互补性/hùbǔ xìng/
Japanese補完性/hokansei/
Russianдополняемость/dɐpɐlnʲæjɪməsʲtʲ/
Hindiपूरकता/pūraktā/
Bengaliপরিপূরকতা/pɔripúroktá/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

  • In British English, "r" is pronounced softly, while in American English, it is more rhotic.

Historical Usage

The term "complementarity" gained prominence in the early 20th century in the context of quantum physics and later expanded into various disciplines.

Cultural Nuances

In economic and social contexts, complementarity is used to describe the cooperative interactions between different industries or cultural groups.

More Information

Complementarity is a fundamental principle in science, economics, and philosophy. It is widely applied in fields such as genetics, where complementary base pairing in DNA is a crucial concept.

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