complementarity

com ple men tar i ty |ˌkämpləmenˈtaritē ˌkɑmpləmɛnˈtɛrədi | ▶noun ( pl. complementarities ) a complementary relationship or situation: a culture based on the complementarity of men and women. • Physics the concept that two contrasted theories, such as the wave and particle theories of light, may be able to explain a set of phenomena, although each separately only accounts for some aspects. • Law the principle that jurisdictions will not overlap in legislation, administration, or prosecution of crime.

complementarity

com |ple |men ¦tar ¦ity |ˌkɒmplɪmɛnˈtarɪti | ▶noun ( pl. complementarities ) [ mass noun ] a relationship or situation in which two or more different things improve or emphasize each other's qualities: a culture based on the complementarity of men and women. • Physics the concept that two contrasted theories, such as the wave and particle theories of light, may be able to explain a set of phenomena, although each separately only accounts for some aspects.