What is another word for complementary distribution?
Pronunciation: [kˌɒmplɪmˈɛntəɹi dˌɪstɹɪbjˈuːʃən] (IPA) 
Complementary distribution refers to a linguistic term where two or more words cannot appear in the same context. This can occur due to phonological, grammatical, or semantic factors. Synonyms for complementary distribution include mutually exclusive, non-overlapping, and complementary sets. Interestingly, the term 'complementary distribution' has no single word synonym, however, its meaning can be conveyed using the aforementioned synonyms. For example, in English, "either" and "neither" are in complementary distribution, and it is impossible to use both words in the same sentence. Similarly, "bath" and "bathe" are also in complementary distribution as they have different functions in speech. Understanding the concept of complementary distribution is important in linguistic analysis, especially in the study of language systems.
