complexes
|com-plex-es|
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/ˈkɑmplɛksɪz/
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/ˈkɒmplɛksɪz/
(complex)
interconnected parts
Etymology
'complex' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'complexus', where 'com-' meant 'together' and 'plectere' meant 'to weave'.
'complexus' transformed into the French word 'complexe', and eventually became the modern English word 'complex' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'woven together', but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'complicated' or 'a group of related things'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a group of buildings or facilities that are located close together and serve a particular purpose.
The sports complex includes a gym, a swimming pool, and tennis courts.
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Noun 2
a psychological term referring to a group of related, often repressed, emotions and ideas that influence an individual's behavior.
He has a complex about his height.
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Verb 1
third person singular present tense of 'complex', meaning to make something more complicated or intricate.
She complexes the issue by adding unnecessary details.
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Last updated: 2025/04/22 13:18