complex

adjectivenounB1 · Intermediate

Having many parts and hard to understand.

Meanings of «complex»

1 · adjective

having many parts and hard to understand

The bus system in that city is very complex.

2 · noun

a group of connected buildings for one purpose

They built a new sports complex near our school.

Similar: building facility center

Translation

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«complex» in 17 languages

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AZ Azərbaycan

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FR Français

HI हिन्दी

ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

PT Português

RO Română

RU Русский

TH ไทย

TR Türkçe

UK Українська

UZ O‘zbek

VI Tiếng Việt

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The difference between similar words

hard to understand because of many parts

complicatedthe usual word; hard because of many partsThe rules of the game are complicated.

complexmade of many connected parts; more formalThe human brain is very complex.

intricatefull of small, fine parts; often beautifulThe carpet has an intricate pattern.

convolutedtoo twisted and hard to follow; negativeHis convoluted story confused everybody.

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