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complementary methods

[ˌkɒm.plɪˈmen.tər.i ˈmeθ.ədz]
noun phrasepl: complementary methods
métodos complementares
1. Methods or approaches that work together to complete or enhance each other, filling gaps or providing different perspectives on the same subject
The study used both quantitative and qualitative complementary methods to gather comprehensive data.
O estudo utilizou métodos complementares quantitativos e qualitativos para coletar dados abrangentes.
2. In medicine and healthcare, alternative or traditional therapies used alongside conventional treatment
The patient combined conventional treatment with complementary methods such as acupuncture and herbal medicine.
A paciente combinou o tratamento convencional com métodos complementares como acupuntura e medicina herbal.
3. Two or more techniques or strategies that supplement each other to achieve a common goal
Teaching uses complementary methods like lectures and hands-on practice.
O ensino utiliza métodos complementares como aulas e prática prática.
Synonyms
supplementary methodsauxiliary methodsalternative approachesintegrated methods
Antonyms
contradictory methodsconflicting approachesmutually exclusive methods

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
métodos complementares
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
métodos complementares
Common in academic and medical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
métodos complementares
Standard usage, particularly in healthcare discussions
Portugal
métodos complementares
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

two sides of the same coin
filling the gaps
working in tandem
hand in hand approach
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