Complex

Pronunciation: /ˈkɑmplɛks/

Complex (adjective)

  1. Having many parts that make something difficult to understand or deal with.
  2. Involving many different and connected parts.

Examples

  • The instructions were too complex for beginners.
  • Solving the puzzle was more complex than expected.

Common collocations: complex problem, complex situation, complex network, complex mechanism, residential complex

Complex (noun)

  1. A group of buildings that are connected or related in some way.
  2. A mental state involving strong feelings or worries about something.

Examples

  • The apartment complex includes a gym and pool.
  • They live in a large office complex downtown.

Synonyms of Complex

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Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Complex

  • describing something easy to understand
  • describing something direct and uncomplicated