BusinessAugust 20, 2026

complementarity

kom-pluh-men-TAIR-uh-tee

Definition

The condition of being complementary, where two or more things combine or interact in a way that enhances or completes one another rather than acting as substitutes.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'complementum', meaning 'that which fills up or completes,' it reflects the idea of two distinct things working together to form a balanced whole.

In the news

The article describes the relationship between tokenization and perpetuals as one of complementarity, meaning they function together to build a more effective financial infrastructure.

RWA Perps Volume Crushes Tokenization

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