Complex: meaning, definitions and examples
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complex
[ ˈkɒm.plɛks ]
mathematics
Consisting of two or more interconnected parts; complicated or intricate.
Synonyms
complicated, intricate, involved
Examples of usage
- The problem was too complex for me to solve on my own.
- She presented a complex argument that took hours to unravel.
- The project involved a complex series of calculations.
psychology
A group of related, often repressed ideas and emotions that cause psychic conflict in an individual.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The therapist helped her explore the complex of emotions surrounding her childhood trauma.
- He was struggling to come to terms with his father complex.
Translations
Translations of the word "complex" in other languages:
🇵🇹 complexo
🇮🇳 जटिल
🇩🇪 komplex
🇮🇩 kompleks
🇺🇦 складний
🇵🇱 złożony
🇯🇵 複雑な (ふくざつな)
🇫🇷 complexe
🇪🇸 complejo
🇹🇷 karmaşık
🇰🇷 복잡한
🇸🇦 معقد
🇨🇿 komplexní
🇸🇰 komplexný
🇨🇳 复杂 (fùzá)
🇸🇮 kompleksen
🇮🇸 flókinn
🇰🇿 күрделі
🇬🇪 რთული
🇦🇿 mürəkkəb
🇲🇽 complejo
Word origin
The word 'complex' originated from the Latin word 'complexus', which means 'surround, encompass'. Over time, it evolved to represent interconnected or intricate concepts. In modern usage, 'complex' is commonly used in various fields such as mathematics, psychology, and sociology to describe intricate or interconnected ideas or systems.
See also: complexify, complexity, complexly, overcomplexity.