complex

/kˈɒmplɛks/

/ˈkɑmpɫɛks/, /kəmˈpɫɛks/

complex

having or made of several parts

antonyms : simple

not easy to understand or analyze

Complex

a set of buildings of the same type in the same place

a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts

synonyms : composite

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

a group of partly or completely repressed emotions or impulses that affect a person's behavior and patterns of thought

Examples

1. The political situation in Afghanistan is complex.

2. The detective story involves a complex mystery.

3. Brown algae have complex life cycles with genetic diversity.

4. He liked the complex taste of the wine.