complex

Meanings

• Adjective

  A state of mental or emotional feeling of being puzzled, confused, or overwhelmed.

  - "The problem was too complex for her to understand."
  - "The financial situation of the company was becoming increasingly complex."

• Noun

  A combination of different elements or parts, forming a whole.

  - "The human body is a complex system of organs and systems."
  - "The novel was a complex weaving of different themes and motifs."

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Antonyms

basic , easy , simple , simplex , straightforward

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Synonyms

complicated , detailed , difficult , hard , intricate , involved , tough

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with complex
complexion , complexeion , recomplexion

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Variants

List of all variants of complex that leads to same result
complex , complexes , complexer , complexest , complexly , complexness , complexnesses , complexation , complexations , complexed , complexing , complexities , complexity , complex carbohydrate , complex carbohydrates , complex fraction , complex fractions , complex number , complex numbers , complex plane , complex planes , complex regional pain syndrome , AIDS-related complex , AIDS-related complexes

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Etymology

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From Latin 'complexus' meaning 'entwined, enveloped, folded together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'complex' is often used in psychology to describe emotional or mental states.

2. In computer science, a complex number is a number that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the imaginary unit.

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Related Concepts

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1. Complicated: Related concept, synonym, but with a slightly different connotation. Complex implies having many interconnected parts, while complicated implies difficult or hard to understand.

2. Complexity theory: A field of study in mathematics and physics that deals with the behavior of complex systems.

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Culture

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In literature, complex is often used to describe characters or plots that are intricate and multi-layered. In art, complex designs or compositions can convey depth and intrigue.

How to Memorize "complex"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a puzzle with many interconnected pieces. Visualize the word 'complex' as the state or quality of this puzzle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'complex' with intricate, multi-layered, or interconnected.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the phrase 'Complex is like a complex puzzle.'

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