Complex (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Difficult to analyze or understand; "a complicated problem"; "complicated Middle East politics"; "he's more complex than he seems on the surface".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
Complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The complex architecture of the ancient temple fascinated the tourists with its intricate carvings and mysterious symbols.
- The company's financial situation is complex, involving multiple stakeholders and conflicting interests.
- The complex interplay of social and economic factors contributed to the country's economic downturn.
- The scientist's research involved studying the complex behavior of subatomic particles in high-energy collisions.
- The novel's complex characters and non-linear narrative structure made it a challenging but rewarding read.