complementary traits
[ˌkɒmpləˈmɛntəri treɪts]
nounpl: complementary traits
características complementares
1. Qualities or characteristics that complete or enhance each other, working together to form a harmonious or effective whole
Their complementary traits made them an excellent team—she was analytical while he was creative.
Suas características complementares os tornaram uma excelente equipe—ela era analítica enquanto ele era criativo.
2. In biology, attributes of organisms that together provide complete functionality or survival advantage
The complementary traits of predator and prey maintain ecological balance.
As características complementares do predador e da presa mantêm o equilíbrio ecológico.
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