non-complementary
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/nɒnˌkɒmplɪˈmɛntəri/
not completing
Etymology
'non-complementary' originates from the prefix 'non-' meaning 'not' and the word 'complementary,' which comes from Latin 'complementum,' meaning 'that which fills up or completes.'
'complementary' evolved from the Latin word 'complementum' and was combined with the prefix 'non-' to form 'non-complementary.'
Initially, 'complementary' meant 'that which completes,' and 'non-complementary' was formed to indicate the opposite, meaning 'not completing or enhancing.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not complementary; not serving to complete or enhance.
The colors in the painting were non-complementary, creating a jarring effect.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45