complex
noun
/kɑmˈplɛks/
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- (informal, by extension) A vehement, often excessive psychological dislike or fear of a particular thing.
- (chemistry) A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules, as for example coordination complexes in inorganic chemistry and protein complexes in biochemistry.
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complexe
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- A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
- An assemblage of related things; a collection.
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complexe#Noun,
complexe
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complicate
verb
/ˈkɑmplɪkeɪt/
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/ˈkɒmplɪkeɪt/
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- (transitive) To make complex; to modify so as to make something intricate or difficult.
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compliquer
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complication
noun
/ˌkɑm.pləˈkeɪ.ʃən/
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- The state of being complicated; intricate or confused relation of parts; complexity.
- (medicine) A disease or diseases, or adventitious circumstances or conditions, coexistent with and modifying a primary disease, but not necessarily connected with it.
- (horology) A feature beyond basic time display in a timepiece.
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complication
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complicity
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- The state of being complicit; involvement as a partner or accomplice, especially in a crime or other wrongdoing.
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complicité
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