Vocabulary Builder — Essay & Answer Writing
Complementarity
noun
/ kom-pluh-men-TAR-i-tee /
Hard
Meaning
A relationship in which two or more different elements combine to enhance or complete each other's strengths
Origin / Etymology
Latin complementum (that which completes) from complere (to fill up)
Synonyms
Compatibility
Synergy
Reciprocity
Antonyms
Conflict
Incompatibility
Antagonism
Example Sentence
"The India-Korea defence cooperation editorial highlighted strong complementarity between Indian platform demand and Korean precision manufacturing capability."
🎯 UPSC Usage
Use in GS2 International Relations and GS3 Economy answers on bilateral partnerships, defence co-production, and value-chain integration.
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