complementary distribution

Meaning of word complementary distribution from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

Meaning : (linguistics) a distribution of related speech sounds or forms in such a way that they only appear in different contexts.

Synonyms : complementation

republic of yemen (noun)
A republic on the southwestern shores of the Arabian Peninsula on the Indian Ocean. Formed in 1990.

cowpen daisy (noun)
Coarse greyish-green annual yellow-flowered herb. Southwestern United States to Mexico.

politics (noun)
Social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power.

insistence (noun)
Continual and persistent demands.

eat (verb)
Take in solid food.

telugu (noun)
A member of the people in southeastern India (Andhra Pradesh) who speak the Telugu language.

salute (noun)
An act of honor or courteous recognition.

bengali (noun)
(Hinduism) a member of a people living in Bangladesh and West Bengal (mainly Hindus).

trump card (noun)
A playing card in the suit that has been declared trumps.

golem (noun)
(Jewish folklore) an artificially created human being that is given life by supernatural means.