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Complex
/ˈkɒmpleks/
A term used to describe something that has many parts or aspects, making it challenging to understand or deal with.
Synonyms:
complicated
intricate
multifaceted
convoluted
involved
Antonyms:
simple
clear
uncomplicated
basic
straightforward
Examples:
But I had not reckoned with the trained-servant
complex
.
Rutherford, who scorned
complex
equipment, resisted.
Big companies are often very
complex
.
Etymology:
First used in the 17th century, derived from the Latin word
complexus,
meaning entwined or entwining, from
complicare
meaning to fold together.
Usage Statistics:
52 mentions per 1 million words
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