상보적
Complementary; referring to two things that provide what the other lacks, thus making a complete or improved whole.
Examples
3 of 5두 부서는 상보적 협력을 통해 시너지를 창출합니다.
The two departments create synergy through complementary cooperation.
남편과 아내는 서로의 단점을 보완하는 상보적 역할을 합니다.
Husband and wife play complementary roles, covering each other's weaknesses.
질적 연구와 양적 연구는 상보적으로 사용될 때 효과적입니다.
Qualitative and quantitative research are effective when used complementarily.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Sang (Mutual) + Bo (Supplement) = Mutually supplementing.
Quick Quiz
예술과 기술은 현대 산업에서 ( )인 관계를 맺고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상보적
Examples
두 부서는 상보적 협력을 통해 시너지를 창출합니다.
businessThe two departments create synergy through complementary cooperation.
남편과 아내는 서로의 단점을 보완하는 상보적 역할을 합니다.
everydayHusband and wife play complementary roles, covering each other's weaknesses.
질적 연구와 양적 연구는 상보적으로 사용될 때 효과적입니다.
academicQualitative and quantitative research are effective when used complementarily.
이 두 기술은 상보적 특성을 가지고 있어 결합이 용이합니다.
formalThese two technologies have complementary characteristics, making them easy to combine.
우리는 성격이 달라서 오히려 상보적인 것 같아.
informalOur personalities are different, so I think we are actually complementary.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
서로 상보적이다
to be complementary to each other
상보적인 시각
complementary perspective
상보적 기능
complementary function
Often Confused With
보조적 means 'assisting' or 'secondary', while 상보적 means 'complementing' where both parts are usually equal and necessary.
Usage Notes
Used frequently in academic papers to describe how two different methods or theories support each other.
Common Mistakes
Don't confuse with '상반적' (contradictory).
Memory Tip
Sang (Mutual) + Bo (Supplement) = Mutually supplementing.
Word Origin
From Sino-Korean 相 (mutual) and 補 (supplement).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
예술과 기술은 현대 산업에서 ( )인 관계를 맺고 있다.
Correct!
The correct answer is: 상보적
Related Vocabulary
More academic words
대비
B1The act of comparing two things to show their differences, or preparing for a future event.
속성
B1A quality or feature that is characteristic of a person or thing.
관련성
B1The state of being connected or related to something. It describes the degree to which two or more things are relevant to each other.
연속적이다
B1Following in a regular order without interruption. It is essential for describing trends in IELTS Writing Task 1 or processes in Task 2.
분명하다
B1To be clear, distinct, and leave no room for doubt. It is used in academic writing to present clear arguments or findings.
연령대
B1A specific age group or range of ages. Crucial for demographic analysis in IELTS Task 1.
객관성
B1The quality of being objective, based on facts rather than feelings or opinions. It is essential in scientific research, journalism, and fair judgment.
신빙성
B2The quality of being believable or trustworthy; credibility of information or evidence.
부연
B2The act of adding more details or explanations to clarify a point. It is often used to expand on a topic sentence in an essay.
열거
B2The act of listing things one by one. It is a common rhetorical device used in academic writing to present multiple points or examples.
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