complex (B1)
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˈkɒm.pleks/
Definition
Consisting of many different and connected parts, making it difficult to understand or solve.
Examples
The human brain is an incredibly complex organ.
Navigating the city's complex network of subways can be challenging for tourists.
She found the philosophical arguments presented in the book to be quite complex.
How to Use complex
- complex for (prepositional phrase)
- Difficult for a particular person or group. — "The physics exam was too complex for most of the students."
- complex relationship (collocation)
- A relationship that is complicated and difficult to understand. — "They had a complex relationship, marked by both love and rivalry."
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