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Another word for complex

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• adjective (Context 1)

Consisting of many different and connected parts; intricate.

Usage Example

"The engineers had to navigate a intricate network of subterranean pipes before laying the new foundation."

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intricate
complicated
Strong
convoluted

• noun (Context 2)

A group of similar buildings or facilities situated on the same site.

Usage Example

"The new sports compound features three indoor swimming pools and an Olympic-sized track."

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compound
Strong
facility
development

• adjective (Context 3)

Not easy to analyze, understand, or explain due to underlying intricacies.

Usage Example

"The ethical dilemma presented a highly involved problem with no straightforward solution."

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involved
difficult

• noun (Context 4)

An intricate or interconnected assemblage of related parts, units, or items.

Usage Example

"The global supply chain is a massive network of shipping routes and regulatory frameworks."

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network
system
composite

• noun (Context 5)

A disproportionate emotional reaction or concern surrounding a particular psychological issue or fixation.

Usage Example

"He developed a severe inferiority fixation after years of failing to meet his parents' high expectations."

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fixation
obsession
preoccupation

• verb (Context 6)

To join together to form a coordination compound or chemical complex with another substance.

Usage Example

"The heavy metals complexed with the organic matter in the soil, preventing them from washing away into the river."

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bind
Weak
coordinate
bond

Opposites of complex

Looking for antonyms? The opposite of complex varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites:

simple
clear
straightforward
dissociate
basic
separate
real
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