complex — meaning in English

English meaning

• complex adj Made up of many interconnected parts; not simple.
• compound noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.

Senses

complex is used for these senses in English:

• complex Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.
• compound A group of buildings situated close together, e.g. for a school or block of offices.

complex — full definition

1. adj Made up of many interconnected parts; not simple.
2. noun A group of connected buildings or facilities.
3. noun A group of related, often unconscious, emotional issues that affect someone's behavior.

compound — full definition

1. noun A fenced or walled area containing a group of buildings, often used for security or living quarters.
2. adjective Made up of two or more parts or elements combined.
3. verb To combine different elements or ingredients into one substance.
4. verb To make a problem worse by adding to it.
5. verb (finance) To calculate interest on both the original amount and the interest already earned.

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