complex

• Состоящий из множества взаимосвязанных частей; не простой и не лёгкий для понимания.

Consisting of many interconnected parts; not simple or easy to understand.

1. Complicated or intricateB1formal

   Consisting of many connected parts; not easy to understand or analyze.

   Сложный

   • The math problem was too complex for the students.
   • She explained the complex structure of the organization.
   • This is a complex issue with no simple solution.

   Synonymsbyzantinecomplicatedconvolutedelaborateintricateinvolvedknottylabyrinthinetangledtortuous

   Antonymscleareasysimplestraightforwarduncomplicated

2. Consisting of multiple partsB2formal

   Made up of several parts or elements that are connected.

   Сложный

   • The complex machinery requires regular maintenance.
   • A complex molecule is formed by many atoms.
   • The building has a complex network of corridors.

   Synonymscompositecompoundconglomeratemanifoldmixedmultifaceted

   Antonymsbasicelementalsimpleunitary

• Существительное, обозначающее группу зданий, сооружений или взаимосвязанных частей, образующих единое целое, либо психологическое понятие, связанное с эмоциями и идеями.

A noun referring to a group of buildings, facilities, or interconnected parts that form a whole, or a psychological concept involving related emotions and ideas.

1. B1formal

   A group of buildings or facilities that are related or serve a common purpose.

   Комплекс

   • The new apartment complex has a swimming pool.
   • They visited the industrial complex near the river.
   • The sports complex includes a gym and tennis courts.

   Synonymscampuscentercompounddevelopmentestatefacilityprecinct

2. Psychological issueB2formal

   A related group of repressed or emotionally significant ideas that cause abnormal behavior or attitudes.

   Комплекс

   • He has an inferiority complex about his height.
   • Her guilt complex makes her apologize constantly.
   • The therapist helped him overcome his complex.

   Synonymscompulsionfixationneurosisobsessionphobiapreoccupation

3. Interconnected wholeB2formal

   A whole made up of complicated or interconnected parts.

   Комплекс

   • The economy is a complex of interrelated systems.
   • Language is a complex of rules and exceptions.
   • The ecosystem is a complex of living organisms.

   Synonymsaggregateassemblagecombinationcompositeconglomeratenetworknexusstructuresystemweb