complex

/ˈkɒmplɛks/adj
Middle School
1

Made up of multiple parts; composite; not simple.

2

Not simple, easy, or straightforward; complicated.

3

Having the form a + bi, where a and b are real numbers and i is (by definition) the imaginary square root of −1.

4

Whose range is a subset of the complex numbers.

5

Whose coefficients are complex numbers; defined over the field of complex numbers.

6

A curve, polygon or other figure that crosses or intersects itself.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing