complex — consisting of many different and connected parts; difficult to understand or analyze
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: consisting of many different and connected parts; difficult to understand or analyze
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːmpleks/
Example Sentences
- My mom thinks using a smartphone is too complex, but she can solve a 1000-piece puzzle in one day.
- The apartment complex was so big that residents needed GPS to find their way to the mailbox.
- The complex mathematical equation took the student three hours to solve.
complex
ADJECTIVE[/ˈkɑːmpleks/]
consisting of many different and connected parts; difficult to understand or analyze
The engineers worked together to understand the complex machine.
The architect designed a complex network of bridges and canals. (MANY PARTS + HARD TO UNDERSTAND = COMPLEX)
The complex puzzle left everyone perplexed until the next clue was checked.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'complexus', the past participle of 'complectere', meaning 'to weave together' or 'to encompass'. The word combines 'com-' (together) and 'plectere' (to braid or weave).
Breakdown
com- (together) + -plex (from plectere, to weave/braid) = complex (woven together, interconnected)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
“Scientists are working to solve this complex problem.”
“The new apartment complex has 500 units.”
“He developed an inferiority complex after failing the exam.”
“The software has a highly complex structure.”
“We need to handle this complex situation carefully.”
📝Examples
“My mom thinks using a smartphone is too complex, but she can solve a 1000-piece puzzle in one day.”
“The apartment complex was so big that residents needed GPS to find their way to the mailbox.”
“The complex mathematical equation took the student three hours to solve.”
“Climate change involves a complex interaction between various environmental factors.”
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