complementary

Definitions

Combining in such a way as to enhance or emphasize the qualities of each other or another.

Relating to two or more things that complete each other or make up a whole.

In geometry, relating to two angles that add up to 90 degrees.

Examples

The wine and the cheese were perfectly complementary, enhancing the flavors of each other.

The two departments have complementary skills that allow them to complete complex projects efficiently.

Synonyms

compatible harmonious supplementary interdependent matching reciprocal corresponding

Antonyms

conflicting incompatible contradictory opposing mismatched discordant unrelated