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complexly-governed

|com-plex-ly-gov-erned|

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/kəmˈplɛksli ˈɡʌvərnd/

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/kəmˈplɛksli ˈɡʌvənd/

intricate control

Etymology
Etymology Information

'complexly-governed' originates from the combination of 'complexly,' derived from 'complex,' and 'governed,' from the Old French 'governer,' meaning 'to rule or control.'

Historical Evolution

'Complexly' evolved from 'complex,' which comes from the Latin 'complexus,' meaning 'embraced, surrounded.' 'Governed' comes from the Old French 'governer,' which transformed into the modern English 'govern.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, 'governed' meant 'to rule or control,' and 'complexly' meant 'in a complex manner.' Together, they describe a system that is ruled in a complicated way.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

characterized by intricate or complicated systems of control or regulation.

The organization is complexly-governed, with multiple layers of management.

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Last updated: 2025/05/19 13:01