Definition Synonyms
Definition of complex - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
structuremade up of multiple parts, not simple
- The machine has a complex design.
2.
understandingdifficult to understand or analyze
- The instructions were too complex for beginners.
3.
mathematicsTECH. involving numbers with real and imaginary partsTECH.
- Complex equations are studied in advanced math.
Noun
1.
architecturegroup of buildings located close to each other
- The new apartment complex has over 200 units..
2.
psychologyTECH. psychological fixation or unconscious conflictTECH.
- He has a complex about being in large crowds..
3.
systemsTECH. network of interconnected systems or partsTECH.
- The transportation complex in the city is well-organized.
4.
chemistryTECH. chemical structure with a central atom bonded to othersTECH.
- The protein complex plays a crucial role in metabolism.
Images of complex
group of buildings located close to each other 
chemical structure with a central atom bonded to others
Expressions with complex
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inferiority complex causing aggressive behavior in short people
His confrontational attitude was attributed to a Napoleon complex..
obsession with being a savior
Her messiah complex drives her to take on impossible tasks.
feeling of being less valuable or capable than others
He struggled with an inferiority complex for years.
psychological fear of losing genitals or power
The patient discussed his castration complex with the therapist.
group of buildings with apartments, often with shared facilities
We moved into a new apartment complex last year.
group of homes or apartments built together as one planned place
They moved into a new housing complex near the city center.
group of related buildings serving a common purpose
The university has a new science building complex.
community for retired individuals with amenities
My grandparents moved to a retirement complex last year.
large factory or group of industries in one area
The city is known for its vast industrial complex.
compound with multiple intricate components
The architect designed a complex compound of buildings.
strong and lasting feeling of too much guilt
He developed a guilt complex after the accident.
persistent feeling of inadequacy or fear
Her insecurity complex made her doubt her abilities constantly.
belief others are unfairly targeting or plotting against you
He developed a persecution complex after losing his job.
exhibit excessive self-love or admiration
He tends to have a Narcissus complex, always admiring himself.
group of housing buildings with individually owned units and shared facilities
They bought a small unit in a new condominium complex outside town.
desire to be saved by others
Her Cinderella complex made her wait for someone to solve her problems.
sentence with an independent and a dependent clause
A complex sentence contains both an independent and a dependent clause.
group of water-soluble vitamins needed for body functions
Vitamin B complex helps your body use energy from food.
place with equipment for launching spacecraft or missiles
The launch complex was ready for the new rocket.
overconfident self-view that can cover deep self-doubt
Her superiority complex masked a deep fear of failure.
branch of mathematics dealing with functions of complex numbers
He studied complex analysis during his university mathematics course..
complex number with opposite imaginary part
The complex conjugate of 3 + 4i is 3 - 4i.
number expressed as a + bi, where a and b are real
The equation z^2 = -1 has solutions that are complex numbers..
plane representing complex numbers with real and imaginary axes
The complex plane helps visualize complex number operations.
Origin of complex
Latin, complexus (embraced) + plexus (woven)
Terms with complex included in their meaning
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not complex
easy to understand or do, not complicated
general
set of connected parts forming a complex whole
retail
purpose-built complex for shops and restaurants
complex vocabulary
long or complex word used to impress others
general use
make something more difficult or complex
emotional
someone with profound and complex emotions
retail
large complex with many retail stores and services
complexity
situation is complex and needs careful thought
cinema
large cinema complex with many screens
complexity
simplified or less complex
comprehension
understand something complex or difficult
understanding
deep understanding of a complex situation
knowledge
person who studies and discusses complex ideas
complex
complicated and difficult to comprehend
highly complex
developed to a high degree of complexity
network
complex system of interconnected elements
technology
complex machine or instrument
simplification
simplify complex information
parts
essential part needed to make something bigger or more complex
complexity
state of being intricate or complex
complicated
complex and difficult to understand
problem-solving
understand a complex problem or situation
figurative
follow simple first steps before trying harder or more complex things
simple tasks
start with simple tasks before complex ones
Examples of complex in a sentence
Understanding the complex system took hours. The complex problem baffled even the experts. Her complex theories were hard to grasp. The course covers complex functions and their properties. Complex numbers are essential in electrical engineering. The shopping complex is always busy.
They built a new office complex downtown. She developed a complex about her appearance. His inferiority complex affected his confidence. The industrial complex was shut down for maintenance. A new shopping complex is opening downtown next month. Scientists analyzed the metal complex in the laboratory. The complex formed a stable bond with the surrounding molecules.
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- French:complexe, système, ...
- German:komplex, Komplex, ...
- Italian:complesso, rete, ...
- Spanish:complejo, conjunto de edificios, ...
- Portuguese:complexo, conjunto de apartamentos, ...
- Chinese:复杂的, 综合体, ...
- Japanese:複雑な, 複合施設, ...
- Arabic:مُرَكَّب, مُجَمَّع, ...
- Hebrew:מוּרְכָּב, מִתְחָם, ...
- Russian:сложный, комплекс, ...
- Ukrainian:складний, комплекс, ...
- Hindi:जटिल, परिसर, ...
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