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complexes

noun · verb

Form of complex , plural of complex.

Simple meaning

A network of interconnected systems.

Pronunciation

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kahmpleksuhz

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ˈkɑmplɛksəz

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Definition

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noun

  1. plural of complex

    A network of interconnected systems.

  2. plural of complex

    An assemblage of related things; a collection.

  3. plural of complex

    An organized cluster of thunderstorms.

  4. plural of complex

    A cluster of wildfires burning in the same vicinity.

verb

  1. third-person singular of complex

    To complicate.

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This meaning: A network of interconnected systems.

Used this way, complexes is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Neutral
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Confusing or complicated
Usage feel
Neutral and straightforward

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Word Family

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Inflected forms

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  • complexadjectiveBase word

    Complicated in structure.

Word family

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  • complexitynounDerived noun

    The quality of being intricate and compounded.

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