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Complementary

Here is “complementary” at a glance: what it means, how many syllables it has, and the words that rhyme with it or are made from the same letters.

Meaning

  1. adjective of words or propositions so related that each is the negation of the other
  2. noun either one of two chromatic colors that when mixed together give white (in the case of lights) or grey (in the case of pigments)
  3. adjective acting as or providing a complement (something that completes the whole)
Letters
13
Syllables
4
Part of speech
adjective
Common word
Yes

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Rhymes and anagrams of “complementary”

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Questions

What does “complementary” mean?

The definition at the top of this page comes from a free, open English dictionary (see our credits). Its part of speech is adjective.

How many syllables are in “complementary”?

The syllable count of “complementary” is 4. We take it from a pronunciation dictionary when the word is listed there and estimate it from the spelling when it isn't.

What rhymes with “complementary”?

This page lists the perfect rhymes we know for “complementary” (4 in total), common words first. For near rhymes too, use the rhyme generator.

Last updated October 2, 2026

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