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Definition complex in American English

complex adjective

adjective
/kəmˈpleks/
1

something that is complex has many details or small parts that make it difficult to understand or deal with

Example

the complex web of relationships between the two families

Example

This was a complex and difficult task.

Example

the increasing use of complex machinery and sophisticated farming methods

Example

These rules are very complex.

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Definition complex in American English