complementaries
Mutually completing pairs
Complementaries are things that complete or enhance each other by supplying what the other lacks.
In color theory, complementary colors sit opposite each other on the color wheel—red and green, blue and orange—and intensify each other when paired: The artist juxtaposed complementaries for maximum visual impact.
In economics, complementary goods are purchased together, like printers and ink.
Words with contrary meanings
- oppositesTerms with contrary meanings
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
- polarityState of opposing forces
- antithesisDirect opposite; contrasting juxtaposition
contraries · inverse · converse · negation · reversal · mirror image · flip side · counterpoint
State of balance
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- proportionComparative relation of parts
- equipoiseEqual distribution of weight
offset · counterpart · reciprocity · mutual dependence · counterweight · parity · equalization · calibration
Two working together
- dyadTwo forming one
- coupleTwo linked together
- twosomeTwo together
- matched pairTwo corresponding items together
tandem · duet · partnership · binary · doublet · counterpart · partner · mate
Harmony between parties
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- congruityState of being compatible
- correspondenceExchanged written communication
concordance · agreement · alignment · attunement · synchrony · coherence · unity · rapport
Interspecies biological interdependence
- interplayReciprocal action between things
- synergismCombined effect exceeding individual contributions
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
- reinforcementAdding support or encouragement
amplification · potentiation · gestalt · mutual support · coaction · teamwork · collaboration · integration
antonyms
Words with contrary meanings
- oppositesTerms with contrary meanings
- dichotomyDivision into contrasting parts
- polarityState of opposing forces
antithesis · contraries · inverse · converse · negation · reversal · mirror image · flip side · counterpoint · duality
equilibrium
State of balance
- counterbalanceOffsetting force or weight
- symmetryInvariance under transformation
- proportionComparative relation of parts
equipoise · offset · counterpart · reciprocity · mutual dependence · counterweight · parity · equalization · calibration · alignment
duo
Two working together
matched pair · tandem · duet · partnership · binary · doublet · counterpart · partner · mate · twin
accord
Harmony between parties
- consonanceHarmonious sound combination
- compatibilityMutual suitability between things
- congruityState of being compatible
correspondence · concordance · agreement · alignment · attunement · synchrony · coherence · unity · rapport · mesh
symbiosis
Interspecies biological interdependence
- interplayReciprocal action between things
- synergismCombined effect exceeding individual contributions
- cooperationJoint action toward shared aims
reinforcement · amplification · potentiation · gestalt · mutual support · coaction · teamwork · collaboration · integration · synthesis
complementariesanalogues
Similar corresponding things
warm colors · cool colors · primary colors · secondary colors · tertiaries
complementariesredundancies
Unneeded duplications or repetitions
duplicates · equivalents · substitutes · replicas · copies