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Definition of the complex in English English dictionary
complex: Not simple or straightforward
complex: To form a complex with another substance
complex: A psychologically based dislike or fear of a particular thing
Jim has a real complex about working for a woman boss.
complex: Made up of multiple parts; intricate or detailed
complex: A curve, polygon or other figure that crosses or intersects itself
complex: A problem
complex: A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules
complex: Of a number, of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of −1
complex function.
complex: A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base
complex: A thunderstorm that forms when two storm fronts collide
complex: complicated
complex: A complex is a single hardware configuration that can support more than one instance of an operating system by means of partitions A complex is the sum of all the hardware resources in, and attached to, one or more CPU cabinets that are cabled together Configuration information about a complex is stored in the Complex Profile (see below), and maintained by the Guardian Service Processor (GSP)
complex: {a} compounded of many parts
complex: {n} a compound, a collection
complex: a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town" (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs
complex: n an object of type complex
complex: (a) A large-scale field association or assemblage of different rocks of any age or origin, having structural relations so intricately involved or otherwise complicated that the rocks cannot be readily differentiated in mapping (b) A rock-stratigraphic unit that includes a mass of rock "composed of diverse types of any class or classes or characterized by highly complicated structure"
complex: Almost a synonym for "breed" Possesses that elusive quality where many layers of flavour separate a great wine from a very good one Balance combines all flavour and taste components in almost miraculous harmony
complex: Of a number, of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is the square root of -1
complex: complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs"
complex: A descriptor for fine wines that have many layers of aromas and flavors, usually well integrated by maturity
complex: A central molecule surrounded by ligand molecules attached by electrostatic attractions They have a structure, but the bonds are often weak enough that the ligands can be readily exchanged in solution
complex: a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
complex: Multifaceted aroma and/or flavor Most wines considered great exhibit a combination of flavor and aroma elements
complex: Seven separate prison facilities located in Northern Virginia that house Department of Corrections prisoners
complex: or queue complex in NQS was a set of queues within a batch server The purpose of a complex was to provide additional control over resource usage The advanced scheduling features of PBS eliminates the requirement for complexes
complex: If someone has a complex about something, they have a mental or emotional problem relating to it, often because of an unpleasant experience in the past. I have never had a complex about my height. a deranged attacker, driven by a persecution complex. see also guilt complex, inferiority complex. Clovis complex complex number complex variable Folsom complex inferiority complex Oedipus complex vitamin B complex
complex: A word used to describe the rich variety of bouquet and flavors in a fine wine
complex: Assemblage of related things; collection; complication
complex: A patterned grouping of similar artifact assemblages from two or more sites, presumed to represent an archaeological culture (Moratto 1984: 588)
complex: A wine with numerous odors and flavors, each one usually rather subtle
complex: In grammar, a complex sentence contains one or more subordinate clauses as well as a main clause. Compare compound
complex: (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
complex: a molecular entity formed by loose association involving two or more component molecular entities (ionic or uncharged), or the corresponding chemical species The bonding between the components is normally weaker than in a covalent bond Complexation is the formation of this complex
complex: Two or more individual incidents located in the same general area which are assigned to a single Incident Commander or to Unified Command
complex: {s} composite, made up of interconnected parts; complicated
complex: It has become common to use complicated and complex interchangeably ... The essence of 'complicated' is hard to figure out Complex, on the other hand is a term reserved for systems that display properties that are not predictable from a complete description of their components, and that are generally considered to be qualitatively different from the sum of their parts [Editorial, "Complicated is not complex" Nature Biotechnology 17: 511 June 1999] Would it be fair to say that Mendelian genetics is linear, while genomics and polygenic diseases/traits are nonlinear?
complex: a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
complex: A group of closely related species once thought to be a single species
complex: A group of associations that are not distinguishable from one another on aerial photography and so are grouped into a map unit Compare with mosaic
complex: from a term borrowed by the German psychologist Zeihen and used by Eugen Breuer, then Jung and Freud: a cluster of emotionally charged associations, usually unconscious and gathered around an archetypal center (and so a blend of environment and disposition) Repressed emotional themes Complexes were first noticed by Aristotle, who in his Psyche called them part-souls, and behave like little personalities (and have unconscious fantasy systems), often even after partially incorporated into awareness A more powerful complex will either blend with one less powerful or replace it, and its constellating power corresponds to its energy value
complex: Describes both aromas and flavors, and the existence of several facets simultaneously
complex: Two or more individual incidents located in the same general area which are assigned to a single incident commander or unified command
complex: A complex is a group of buildings designed for a particular purpose, or one large building divided into several smaller areas. plans for constructing a new stadium and leisure complex. a complex of offices and flats
complex: Composed of two or more parts; composite; not simple; as, a complex being; a complex idea
complex: {i} compound, various objects that form a whole; interconnected group (of objects, buildings, etc.); obsessive feeling; repressed feelings or concepts that lead to exceptional mental condition or behavior
complex: Almost a synonym for "breed" Possesses that elusive quality where many layers of flavor separate a great wine from a very good one Balance combines all flavor and taste components in almost miraculous harmony
complex: (psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts; "a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melody"; "a complex mass of diverse laws and customs
complex: used here to reference an integrated mosaic of natural communities and/or aquatic features
complex: a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts; "the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new town"
complex: Something that is complex has many different parts, and is therefore often difficult to understand. in-depth coverage of today's complex issues. a complex system of voting. her complex personality. complex machines. = complicated simple
complex: Involving many parts; complicated; intricate
complex: Two or more individual incidents located in the same general area that are assigned to a single Incident commander or unified command
complex: a characteristic of engineering work which requires consideration of the interaction of a number of factors rather than focussing on one factor at a time; applied to a system, process or activity has a large number of entities or influences with high level of interaction where cause and effect are not simply related Additionally the subject requires complex model for adequate description: cannot be treated adequately by considering a part or aspect; has state, that is current behaviour is influenced by past trajectory; has a large number of operational responses; or is sensitive to disturbance or parameter variation