complementation

noun

com·​ple·​men·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-plə-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən 

-mən-

1

: the operation of determining the complement of a mathematical set

2

: production of normal phenotype in an individual heterozygous for two closely related mutations with one on each homologous chromosome and at a slightly different position

Examples of complementation in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Interspecies blastocyst complementation is a method that could help create human organs in animals. —Study Summaries, Scientific American, 17 May 2023

Though the papers overlap to a great extent, there are subtle differences which result in complementation. —Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 9 July 2011

Word History

Etymology

complement entry 2 + -ation

First Known Use

1942, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for complementation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

complementation

noun

com·​ple·​men·​ta·​tion ˌkäm-plə-(ˌ)men-ˈtā-shən, -mən- 

1

: the formation of neutral colors from complementary colors

2

: production of normal phenotype in an individual heterozygous for two closely related mutations with one on each homologous chromosome and at a slightly different position