AWL Sublist 2 · Academic Word

complex

/ˈkɑːmpleks/ Syllables: ˈcom·plex

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

Consisting of many interconnected parts; difficult to understand or analyse.

Synonyms

complicated intricate multifaceted

Antonyms

simple straightforward

Translations

complex in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

معقد، مركب

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

يتكون من أجزاء كثيرة مترابطة، أو يصعب فهمه أو تحليله.

Easy Explanation

Something complex has many interrelated parts and is difficult to understand. Social problems are complex because many factors interact.

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Memory TipComplex comes from Latin 'complectere' meaning to weave together.

Contextual Examples

The relationship between poverty and educational underachievement is extremely complex.

Researchers developed a model to analyse the complex interactions between variables.

Urban planning involves managing highly complex social, environmental, and economic factors.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
noun	complexity
noun	complexities