complementarity

• Nom désignant une relation ou une situation dans laquelle deux ou plusieurs éléments différents se complètent ou se renforcent mutuellement, souvent utilisé dans un contexte scientifique ou technique.

A noun referring to a relationship or situation in which two or more different things enhance or complete each other, often used in scientific or technical contexts.

indénombrable

1. Mutual completionC1formal

   A relationship between two opposite states or principles that together cover all possibilities.

   Complémentarité

   • The complementarity of wave and particle theories is central to quantum mechanics.
   • In physics, complementarity describes how two seemingly contradictory properties can both be true.
   • The concept of complementarity helps explain the dual nature of light.

   Synonymescomplementationdualityinterdependencepolarityreciprocity

2. Reciprocal dependenceC1formal

   The interrelation of reciprocity where one thing supplements or depends on the other.

   complémentarité (dépendance réciproque)

   • The complementarity of their skills made them an excellent team.
   • Economic complementarity between countries encourages trade.
   • In a healthy relationship, there is a natural complementarity of strengths and weaknesses.

   Synonymesinterdependencemutualityreciprocitysymbiosis