Basic

complex

/ˈkɒmplɛks/

com · plex ˈkɒm · plɛks

English Definition

adj. made of many different parts

中文释义

复杂的

Significado en Español

complejo

한국어 뜻

복잡한

Nghĩa Tiếng Việt

phức tạp

Example Sentence

The machine has a complex design.

这台机器的设计很复杂。

Synonyms

complicated intricate elaborate

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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Choose the best synonym for the word “complex”:

A straightforward
B plain
C simple
D complicated

Show answer

D — complicated. “complex” means adj. made of many different parts

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

The human brain is an amazingly ______ organ with billions of cells.

A simple
B plain
C complex
D basic

Show answer

C — complex. “complex” means adj. made of many different parts

Common questions about “complex”

What does “complex” mean?

complex — adj. made of many different parts. In Chinese: 复杂的.

How do you pronounce “complex”?

complex is pronounced /ˈkɒmplɛks/. It breaks into 2 syllables: com · plex.

How do you use “complex” in a sentence?

The machine has a complex design. (这台机器的设计很复杂。)

What are synonyms for “complex”?

complicated, intricate, elaborate — all close in meaning to complex (adj. made of many different parts).

Is “complex” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. complex appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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