complex (/ˈkɒm.pleks/)
adjective · Intermediate · Adjectives
🔊 /ˈkɒm.pleks/
Meaning
Meaning: complicated, intricate
Having many connected parts and therefore hard to understand.
Examples
🗣 The human brain is a complex organ that scientists still do not fully understand.
Etymology
From Latin ‘complexus’ (embraced, woven together).
How & Where It’s Used
Common in science, systems, and technical writing.
Tags: difficulty