Definitions for COMPLEX
kəmˈplɛks, ˈkɒm plɛks; ˈkɒm plɛkscom·plex

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.3 / 8 votes

1. complex, compositenoun

   a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

   "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town"

2. complex, coordination compoundnoun

   a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated

3. complexnoun

   (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior

4. building complex, complexadjective

   a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures

5. complexadjective

   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"

WiktionaryRate this definition:3.6 / 10 votes

1. complexnoun

   A problem.

2. complexnoun

   A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.

3. complexnoun

   A psychologically based dislike or fear of a particular thing.

   Jim has a real complex about working for a woman boss.

4. complexnoun

   A thunderstorm that forms when two storm fronts collide.

5. complexnoun

   A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules.

6. complexverb

   To form a complex with another substance

7. complexadjective

   Made up of multiple parts; intricate or detailed.

8. complexadjective

   Not simple or straightforward.

9. complexadjective

   Of a number, of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of 1.

10. complexadjective

    A curve, polygon or other figure that crosses or intersects itself.

11. Etymology: From complexe, from complexus, past participle of complecti, from com- and plectere. See complect.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. COMPLEXadjective

   Composite; of many parts; not simple; including many particulars

   Etymology: complexus, Latin.

   Ideas made up of several simple ones, I call complex; such as beauty, gratitude, a man, the universe; which though complicated of various simple ideas, or complex ideas made up of simple ones, yet are considered each by itself as one. John Locke.

   A secondary essential mode, called a property, sometimes goes toward making up the essence of a complex being. Isaac Watts.

   With such perfection fram’d,
   Is this complex stupendous scheme of things. James Thomson, Spring.

2. Complexnoun

   Complication; collection.

   Etymology: from the adjective.

   This parable of the wedding-supper comprehends in it the whole complex of all the blessings and privileges exhibited by the gospel. Robert South, Sermons.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Complex

   Complex is a song by British musician Gary Numan. It was the second single to be taken from his 1979 album The Pleasure Principle. The single reached number six in the UK Singles Chart. The recording's backing track uses conventional acoustic drums, acoustic piano, and electric bass guitar, however the distinctive lead parts are performed on violin, viola, and heavily flanged and reverberated analogue monosynth, an unusual combination in popular music. Lyrically, the song alludes to a psychological complex, expressing a paranoia that might have been directed at critics, fans, stalkers or false friends, depending on one's point of view: Please keep them away Don't let them touch me Please don't let them lie Don't let them see meA BBC Radio 1 review panel speculated that this song was "the first electronic ballad", although this is untrue, as it post-dates recordings such as "Hiroshima Mon Amour" by Ultravox and "Neon Lights" by Kraftwerk by a couple of years.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. complex

   Complex can have multiple meanings based on the context it is used in: 1. In general English, complex refers to something consisting of multiple parts, intricate or not easy to understand or analyze because of its various interconnected elements. 2. In psychology, it refers to a related group of unconscious feelings and thoughts that influence a person's behavior, often an emotional issue or trauma from their past. 3. In biology, it's a group of interconnected, related species or genes. 4. In mathematics and physics, a complex number is one that can be expressed in the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i represents the square root of -1. 5. In architecture or housing, a complex refers to a group of interrelated buildings or facilities located in the same vicinity, for example, a housing complex or a sports complex. 6. In chemistry, it could refer to a compound or entity consisting of a central atom or molecule connected to surrounding atoms or molecules.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:2.7 / 3 votes

1. Complexnoun

   composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; a complex idea

2. Complexnoun

   involving many parts; complicated; intricate

3. Complexnoun

   assemblage of related things; collection; complication

4. Etymology: [L. complexus]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Complex

   kom′pleks, adj. composed of more than one, or of many parts: not simple: intricate: difficult.—n. a complex whole.—v.t. to complicate.—ns. Complex′edness, Com′plexness, Complex′ity, state of being complex: complication.—adv. Com′plexly.—n. Complex′us, a complicated system: a large muscle of the back, passing from the spine to the head. [L. complex—com, together, and root of plicāre, to fold. See Complicate.]

Matched Categories

1. • Compound
   • Feeling
   • Psychoanalysis
   • Whole

British National Corpus

1. Spoken Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'COMPLEX' in Spoken Corpus Frequency: #1404

2. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'COMPLEX' in Written Corpus Frequency: #2988

3. Nouns Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'COMPLEX' in Nouns Frequency: #1447

4. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'COMPLEX' in Adjectives Frequency: #169

How to pronounce COMPLEX?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPLEX in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of COMPLEX in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of COMPLEX in a Sentence

1. Joe Bastianich:

   The process of his divestiture is going really well considering how complex it is, the real point of beginning will be when he departs from the company. That’s ground zero.

2. Omar Fall:

   It's a very difficult and complex path, but at least they're being proactive about doing something about the structure of the business, which is different from the past, when they would just raise new capital and say 'trust me it'll be different this time.'.

3. Edwin Lyman:

   This report confirms that ... the downblending option is clearly less complex, less risky and cheaper.

4. Catherine Collins:

   On an' average' 2,000 kcal-a-day intake, a diet of 30 % calories from carbs equates to only 150g a day, with sugars( natural or' added') contributing around 50g of that total. With a mere 100g of complex carb a day to play with, a lower intake of cereals, grains, and starchy vegetables is inevitable.

5. Vishal Doshi:

   I had an appreciation for how complex and sophisticated these devices are, we were immediately aware that we would not be able to recreate or replace them.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=COMPLEX
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Complex
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=COMPLEX
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Complex
5. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
6. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/COMPLEX
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=COMPLEX