complex

com-plex · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Consisting of many interconnected parts.

  2. 2.

    A group of similar buildings or facilities in one area.

  3. 3.

    Difficult to understand or analyze.

  4. 4.

    A psychological condition involving repressed feelings (psychology).

  5. 5.

    A group of related things (chemistry, mathematics).

Phrases & expressions

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    inferiority complex — feelings of inadequacy
  • •
    superiority complex — exaggerated self-importance
  • •
    apartment complex — a group of apartments

Related words

Antonyms: simple, straightforward, uncomplicated
See also: complicated, intricate, simple
Synonyms: complicated, elaborate, intricate, involved

Etymology

From Latin "complexus" meaning embraced, surrounded, past participle of "complecti" (to encircle, embrace), from "com-" (together) and "plectere" (to weave, braid).