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complexly

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /kəmˈplɛksli/

KK: /kəmˈplɛksli/

adverb
Definition

In a way that is complicated or intricate, often involving multiple parts or layers.


Example

The problem was solved complexly, requiring careful analysis of each component.


Conversation
Sloth A
I was trying to solve that math problem you gave me.
Sloth B
Did you find it complexly challenging?
Sloth A
Definitely! I had to think about it in a whole new way.
Sloth B
That's the point — it helps to understand things complexly.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
intricately
complicatedly
elaborately
Antonyms
simply
clearly
easily
Root Explanation

Complexly → It is formed from "complex" (from Latin "complexus", meaning entwined or woven together) and "-ly" (a suffix meaning in a manner). The word "complexly" means in a manner that is intricate or composed of interconnected parts.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'woven together' ('complex') and how it is done 'in a manner' ('-ly'). This helps you remember that complexly refers to doing something in an intricate or complicated way.

Visually Confused Words
comely
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