Complex vs. Simplex
Difference Between Complex and Simplex
Complexadjective
Consisting of interconnected or interwoven parts; composite
complex equipment with multiple components.Simplexadjective
Consisting of or marked by only one part or element.
Complexadjective
Composed of two or more units
a complex carbohydrate.Simplexadjective
Of or relating to a telecommunications system in which only one message can be sent in either direction at one time.
Complexadjective
Difficult to understand for being intricate or involved; complicated
a complex problem.Simplexnoun
(Mathematics) A Euclidean geometric spatial element having the minimum number of boundary points, such as a line segment in one-dimensional space, a triangle in two-dimensional space, or a tetrahedron in three-dimensional space.
Complexadjective
Consisting of at least one bound form. Used of a word.
Simplexnoun
(Linguistics) A word that has no affixes and is not part of a compound; a simple word.
Complexadjective
Consisting of an independent clause and at least one other independent or dependent clause. Used of a sentence.
Simplexadjective
Single, simple; not complex.
Complexnoun
A whole composed of interconnected or interwoven parts
a complex of cities and suburbs.the military-industrial complex.Simplexadjective
(telecommunications) unidirectional
Complexnoun
A building or group of buildings used for a single purpose
a sports complex.Simplexnoun
An analogue in any dimension of the triangle or tetrahedron: the convex hull of n+1 points in n-dimensional space.
Complexnoun
In psychoanalysis, a group of related, often repressed ideas and impulses that compel characteristic or habitual patterns of thought, feelings, and behavior.
Simplexnoun
(linguistics) A simple word, one without affixes.
Complexnoun
An exaggerated or obsessive concern or fear
has a complex about his weight.Simplexadjective
allowing communication in only one direction at a time, or in telegraphy allowing only one message over a line at a time;
simplex systemComplexnoun
(Medicine) The combination of factors, symptoms, or signs of a disease or disorder that forms a syndrome.
Simplexadjective
having only one part or element;
a simplex word has no affixes and is not part of a compound--like `boy' compared with `boyish' or `house' compared with `houseboat'Complexadjective
Made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple.
a complex being; a complex ideaComplexadjective
Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.
Complexadjective
(mathematics) Of a number, of the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is a square root of −1.
complex functionComplexadjective
(geometry) A curve, polygon or other figure that crosses or intersects itself.
Complexnoun
A problem. en
Complexnoun
A network of interconnected systems.
military-industrial complexComplexnoun
A collection of buildings with a common purpose, such as a university or military base.
Complexnoun
An assemblage of related things; a collection.
Complexnoun
(psychology) A psychological dislike or fear of a particular thing.
Jim has a real complex about working for a woman boss.Complexnoun
An organized cluster of thunderstorms.
Complexnoun
(chemistry) A structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules.
Complexnoun
(math) A complex number.
Complexverb
To form a complex with another substance
Complexverb
(transitive) To complicate.
Complexnoun
a conceptual whole made up of complicated and related parts;
the complex of shopping malls, houses, and roads created a new townComplexnoun
a compound described in terms of the central atom to which other atoms are bound or coordinated
Complexnoun
(psychoanalysis) a combination of emotions and impulses that have been rejected from awareness but still influence a person's behavior
Complexnoun
a whole structure (as a building) made up of interconnected or related structures
Complexadjective
complicated in structure; consisting of interconnected parts;
a complex set of variations based on a simple folk melodya complex mass of diverse laws and customs
