complex

[ˈkɒmpleks]

complex Definition

  • 1consisting of many different and connected parts, difficult to understand
  • 2a group of buildings or a place that is made up of several different things such as offices, shops, and homes

Using complex: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "complex" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The instructions for assembling the furniture were too complex.

  • Example

    The human brain is a complex organ.

  • Example

    The shopping complex has a variety of stores and restaurants.

  • Example

    The political situation in the country is very complex.

complex Synonyms and Antonyms

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Idioms Using complex

  • a complicated and interconnected system or situation

    Example

    The investigation uncovered a complex web of corruption and deceit.

  • a problem or topic that is difficult to understand or resolve

    Example

    Climate change is a complex issue that requires global cooperation and action.

  • a person with a multifaceted or intricate character

    Example

    She was a complex personality, with many different interests and passions.

Phrases with complex

  • a feeling of inadequacy or inferiority that is often accompanied by depression and anxiety

    Example

    He has an inferiority complex about his appearance.

  • a psychoanalytic theory that describes a child's feelings of desire for his or her opposite-sex parent and jealousy and rivalry with his or her same-sex parent

    Example

    The Oedipus complex is named after the Greek mythological character Oedipus, who unknowingly kills his father and marries his mother.

  • an unshakable belief characterized by consistently inflated feelings of personal ability, privilege, or infallibility

    Example

    The CEO had a God complex and believed he was always right.

Origins of complex

from Latin 'complexus', meaning 'surrounding, encompassing'

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Summary: complex in Brief

The term 'complex' [ˈkɒmpleks] refers to something consisting of many different and connected parts, making it difficult to understand. It can describe physical structures like a shopping complex, or abstract concepts like the human brain. 'Complex' extends into phrases like 'inferiority complex,' and idioms like 'complex web,' denoting complicated systems or situations.

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