complex

Definition

Examples

The tax rules for international companies can be quite complex to understand.

Word Family

Synonyms

• intricatehaving many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
• sophisticatedmake less natural or innocent
• elaborateadd details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

Collocations

• Easy solve a difficult complex jigsaw puzzle
  to solve a difficult complex jigsaw puzzle, meaning to find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
• Medium reside in modern suburban condominium building complex
  to reside in modern suburban condominium building complex, meaning to make one's home in a particular place or community
• Hard navigate complex geopolitical international trade sanctions
  to navigate complex geopolitical international trade sanctions, meaning to travel on water propelled by wind or by other means
• Very Hard crippled by an agonizing acute inferiority complex
  to crippled by an agonizing acute inferiority complex, meaning to deprive of strength or efficiency; make useless or worthless