com·plex
noun \ˈkäm-ˌpleks\
Definition
1: a whole made up of complicated or
interrelated parts <a complex of welfare programs> <the
military-industrial complex>
2 a : a group of culture traits
relating to a single activity (as hunting), process (as use of flint), or
culture unit b (1) : a group of repressed desires and memories
that exerts a dominating influence upon the personality (2) : an
exaggerated reaction to or preoccupation with a subject or situation c :
a group of obviously related units of which the degree and nature of the
relationship is imperfectly known d : the sum of factors (as
symptoms) characterizing a disease or condition
3: a chemical association of two or more
species (as ions or molecules) joined usually by weak electrostatic bonds
rather than covalent bonds
4: a building or group of buildings housing
related units <an apartment complex> <a sports complex>
Examples
- She has a complex about her appearance.
- a complex of protein molecules
Origin
Late Latin complexus totality, from Latin,
embrace, from complecti
First Known Use: 1643
Related to COMPLEX
Synonyms: facility, establishment, installation
scheme
noun \ˈskēm\
Definition
1a archaic (1) : a
mathematical or astronomical diagram (2) : a representation of
the astrological aspects of the planets at a particular time b :
a graphic sketch or outline
2: a concise statement or table : epitome
3: a plan or program of action; especially
: a crafty or secret one
4: a systematic or organized configuration :
design <color scheme>
Examples
- a scheme to cheat people out of their money
- The company has a new scheme for insurance coverage.
- a scheme to improve the economy
- the color scheme of a room
Origin
Latin schemat-, schema arrangement, figure,
from Greek schēmat-, schēma, from echein to have, hold, be in
(such) a condition; akin to Old English sige victory, Sanskrit sahate
he prevails
First Known Use: circa 1595
Related to SCHEME
Synonyms: artifice,
device, dodge, fetch, flimflam, gambit, gimmick, jig, juggle, knack, play,
ploy, trick, shenanigan, sleight, stratagem, wile
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