complex

/'kɔmleks/

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Word: Complex

Part of Speech: Adjective & Noun

Definition:

1. As an Adjective:

   • It describes something that is complicated, made up of many interconnected parts or elements. For example, if a task has many steps and is not easy to understand, we can say it is "complex."
   • Example: "The complex problem required a thorough analysis to solve."

2. As a Noun:

   • It refers to a whole structure made of interconnected parts, like a group of buildings or a set of ideas.
   • Example: "The sports complex includes a gym, swimming pool, and tennis courts."

Usage Instructions:

• Use "complex" as an adjective when describing something that is intricate or difficult to understand.
• Use it as a noun when referring to a collection of related parts, structures, or concepts.

Example Sentences:

• Adjective: "Her explanation was too complex for the beginners to understand."
• Noun: "The university has a new complex for science and engineering students."

Advanced Usage:

• In psychology, "complex" can refer to a group of related thoughts or feelings that influence behavior but are not consciously acknowledged. For instance, "the Oedipus complex" describes certain emotions towards one's parents.

Word Variants:

• Complexity (noun): Refers to the state of being complex; the quality of being intricate or complicated.

  • Example: "The complexity of the situation made it hard to decide what to do."

• Complexly (adverb): In a manner that is complicated or intricate.

  • Example: "The story was told complexly, with many twists and turns."

Different Meanings:

• In Science: A "complex" can refer to a chemical compound made of a central atom bonded to other atoms.
  • Example: "The metal complex formed when the metal ion bonded with several ligands."

Synonyms:

• Complicated
• Intricate
• Involved
• Elaborate
• Multifaceted

Idioms:

• "It's not rocket science" – This means something is not as complex or difficult as it may seem.
  • Example: "Don't worry about the new software; it's not rocket science!"

Phrasal Verbs:

• "Complex out" is not a common phrasal verb, but you can use "sort out" to mean resolving a complex issue.
  • Example: "We need to sort out the complex details before presenting our plan."

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Adjective

1. complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts
   • a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody
   • a complex mass of diverse laws and customs

Noun

1. a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
2. (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
3. a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
4. a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts
   • the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town

Synonyms

• building complex
• coordination compound
• composite