Word: COMPLEMENTARY
๐ Linguistic Statistics & Letter Breakdown
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Tactical Scrabble placement and word difficulty
Definition of COMPLEMENTARY
- A complementary colour.
- One skilled in compliments.
- An angle which adds with another to equal 90 degrees.
- Acting as a complement; making up a whole with something else.
- Of the specific pairings of the bases in DNA and RNA.
- Pertaining to pairs of properties in quantum mechanics that are inversely related to each other, such as speed and position, or energy and time. (See also Heisenberg uncertainty principle.)
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "complementary" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "complementary" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
A standard valid Scrabble word that can be highly useful for transitioning between different board quadrants.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 24 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 29 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is COMPLEMENTARY a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is COMPLEMENTARY worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in COMPLEMENTARY? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing COMPLEMENTARY:
- # the complementary effect
- # master of complementary
- # playing with complementary
- # in terms of complementary
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