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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.
Synonyms
supplementary traitsreciprocal traitscompatible characteristicsmutually reinforcing qualities
Antonyms
conflicting traitscontradictory characteristicsopposing qualitiesincompatible traits

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
características complementares
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese across all regions
Portugal
características complementares
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

two sides of the same coin
a match made in heaven
fit like a glove
complete the picture
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