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com·plex
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adj. / kämˈpleks; kəmˈpleks; ˈkämˌpleks/
1.
consisting of many different and connected parts:
a complex network.
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not easy to analyze or understand; complicated or intricate:
a complex personality.
2.
Math.
denoting or involving numbers or quantities containing both a real and an imaginary part.
3.
Chem.
denoting an ion or molecule in which one or more groups are linked to a metal atom by coordinate bonds.
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n.
/ ˈkämˌpleks/
1.
a group of similar buildings or facilities on the same site:
a new apartment complex.
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a group or system of different things that are linked in a close or complicated way; a network:
a complex of mountain roads.
2.
Psychoanalysis
a related group of emotionally significant ideas that are completely or partly repressed and that cause psychic conflict leading to abnormal mental states or behavior.
∎ inf.
a disproportionate concern or anxiety about something.
3.
Chem.
an ion or molecule in which one or more groups are linked to a metal atom by coordinate bonds.
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any loosely bonded species formed by the association of two molecules:
cross-linked protein—DNA complexes.
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v.
/ kämˈpleks; kəmˈpleks; ˈkämˌpleks/ [tr.] (usu. be complexed) Chem.
make (an atom or compound) form a complex with another.
∎ [intr.]
form a complex.
DERIVATIVES:
com·plex·a·tion
/ kämˌplekˈsāshən; kəm-/ n. ( Chem. )
com·plex·ly
adv.
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Complexity of information processing and the speed-ability relationship.
Magazine article from: The Journal of General Psychology; 1/1/1998; ; 700+ words
; Complexity has repeatedly been denoted as the precondition...lessened by the variety of meanings of complexity. The more meanings that exist, the...repeatedly been described with respect to complexity. Complexity has been associated with...
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Structural complexity and effective informing.(Report)
Magazine article from: Informing Science: the International Journal of an Emerging Transdiscipline; 1/1/2008; ; 700+ words
; ...informing sciences. It has been proposed that task complexity may be an important contributor to the informing...2006). Of particular interest is structural complexity, which defines task complexity in terms of the nature of the task specific...
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Complexity and Creativity in Organizations
Magazine article from: Personnel Psychology; 10/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; Ralph D. Stacey. Complexity and Creativity in Organizations...applying strategic approaches and complexity theory to organization and management...1993). His latest installment, Complexity and Creativity in Organizations...
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Phonological complexity and language learnability.(Clinical Forum)
Magazine article from: American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology; 2/1/2007; ; 700+ words
; ...narrative review is on phonological complexity. This follows from learnability theory, whereby complexity in the linguistic input to children...Drawing from the literature, phonological complexity is defined from epistemic, ontological...
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Art-tickle: points to ponder. (Complexity Forum)
Magazine article from: Perspectives of New Music; 1/1/1994; ; 700+ words
; Complexity vs/and/as clarity Complexity vs/and/as simplicity Complexity vs/and/as utility Complexity vs/and/as artistry Complexity vs/and/as imagination Complexity vs/and/as information Complexity vs/and/as nuance Complexity...
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Measuring software complexity. (Technology Information)
Magazine article from: Enterprise Systems Journal; 4/1/1997; ; 700+ words
; ...methods exist for measuring software code complexity. This article discusses two of these...discussing what is meant by software complexity. It continues by describing the assumptions...shortcomings of two different software complexity measures: the McCabe metric and Halstead...
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"The Complexity Crisis" Shows You How To Streamline Your Business.
M2 Presswire; 4/20/2009; 700+ words
; ...Research and Markets: "The Complexity Crisis" Shows You How To Streamline...com/research/4ee842/the_complexity_cri) has announced the addition of F + W Media's new report "The Complexity Crisis: Why too many Products...
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Shape complexity measure study.(Technical report)
Magazine article from: Annals of DAAAM & Proceedings; 1/1/2005; ; 700+ words
; ...the procedure for calculating shape complexity. The possibility to express it as exact...process planning. Key words: shape complexity, process planning, cluster analysis...distribution, entropy. 1. INFLUENCE OF SHAPE COMPLEXITY In terms of manufacturing processes...
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Exploring the Complexity of Projects: Implications of Complexity Theory for Project Management Practice
Magazine article from: PM Network; 9/1/2009; ; 700+ words
; Exploring the Complexity of Projects: Implications of Complexity Theory for Project Management Practice Project Management...generalize the field, but they inadequately address the complexity of projects in a theoretically sound and practically...
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Will The Real Complexity in Strategic Management Please Stand Up?
Magazine article from: Competition Forum; 1/1/2006; ; 700+ words
; ...organizational and environmental complexity has shifted from 'environmental...ago, to 'chaos theory' and 'complexity theory' in recent times. But a clear exposition of the concept of complexity and its implications for strategic...
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Complexity
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Science and Religion
Complexity Whereas cosmology explores the boundaries...theory the nature of the very small, complexity theory aims to understand the emergence...but rather "How does nature work?" Complexity theory, however, is not the name of...
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Complexity Theory
Encyclopedia entry from: Encyclopedia of Management
Complexity Theory The basic premise of complexity theory is that there is a hidden order to the behavior...organization, or a production line. In business and finance, complexity theory places its focus on the ways a factory or company...
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complexity classes
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
complexity classes A way of grouping algorithms, computable functions...or specifications according to their computational complexity . Computable functions that have the same complexity according to some measure are placed in the same complexity...
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complexity
Book article from: The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition
complexity in science, field of study devoted...organization. The basic concept of complexity is that all things tend to organize...extinction, regeneration, and evolution. Complexity looks for the mathematical equations...
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complexity measure
Book article from: A Dictionary of Computing
complexity measure A means of measuring the resources...undefined if M does not halt on x . The time complexity of M is defined to be the integer function...squares used by M on x , and the space complexity S M is defined by S M ( n ) = max...
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