Complexity
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| + | * [[Complex system]], a system of interconnected simple parts that together exhibit a high degree of computational complexity from which emerges a higher order behavior | ||
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| - | A '''complex''' is a whole that comprehends a number of intricate parts, especially one with interconnected or mutually related parts; for example, ''a '''complex''' of [[building]]s''. | ||
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| - | '''Complex''' may refer to: | ||
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| - | ==Biology== | ||
| - | * [[Multiprotein complex]], a group of two or more associated polypeptide chains | ||
| - | * [[Complex (taxonomy)]], in biology, a cluster of species so closely related that they intergrade, can interbreed, and are difficult to firmly distinguish except at the extremes of their ranges | ||
| - | * [[Mimicry complex]], a complex system of organisms and dependencies involved in a case of mimicry | ||
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| - | ==Chemistry== | ||
| - | * [[Coordination complex]], also called a "coordination compound" or "metal complex", a structure consisting of a central atom or molecule weakly connected to surrounding atoms or molecules (ligands) | ||
| - | * [[Chelate complex]], a coordination complex with more than one bond | ||
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| - | ==Mathematics== | ||
| - | * [[Complex number]], an extension of real numbers obtained by adjoining imaginary numbers | ||
| - | * [[Complex system]], a system of interconnected simple parts that together exhibit a high degree of computational complexity from which emerges a higher order behavior | ||
| - | * [[Complex analysis]], the study of functions of complex numbers | ||
| - | * An element of a [[complex algebra]] or field of sets | ||
| - | * [[Chain complex]], a (possibly long) sequence of maps | ||
| - | * [[Simplicial complex]], a kind of topological space that can be divided into fully adjacent triangles, or more generally, into simplices | ||
| - | * [[CW complex]], or closure-finite weak complex, a kind of topological space, a generalization of the simplicial complex | ||
| - | * [[Line complex]], a 3-dimensional family of lines in space | ||
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| - | ==Other scientific uses== | ||
| - | * [[Complex (psychology)]], a group of mental factors that are unconsciously associated by the individual with a particular subject and influence the individual's attitude and behavior | ||
| - | * Synonym for a [[complex system]] which generally includes all interactions between elements | ||
| - | * [[Complex crater]], a type of large impact crater morphology | ||
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| - | ==As a name== | ||
| - | * [[Complex (magazine)|''Complex'' (magazine)]], a young men's style/lifestyle magazine | ||
| - | * [[CoMPLEX (ucl)]] is an interdisciplinary centre at University College London into biology and biomedicine | ||
| - | * [[Complex (band)]], a Japanese rock band | ||
| - | * [[Complex (song)|"Complex" (song)]], a song by British musician Gary Numan | ||
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| - | ==See also== | ||
| - | * [[The Complex (disambiguation)]]descended | ||
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| - | * [[Complexity]] | ||
| - | * [[Complexity (disambiguation)]] | ||
| - | * [[Complexity theory (disambiguation)]] | ||
| - | * Theory of [[complex systems]] | ||
| - | * The [[Military–industrial complex]] | ||
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Complexity in general usage is the opposite of simplicity. Complexity in specific usage is the opposite of independence, while complication is the opposite of simplicity.
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Etymology
From French complexe, from Latin complexus, past participle of complectī (“to entwine, encircle, compass, infold”), from com- (“together”) and plectere (“to weave, braid”)
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See also
- Arabesque
- Complication
- Convolute
- Difficult
- Ergodic literature
- Military–industrial complex
- Oedipus complex
- Madonna-whore complex
- Complex (psychology)
- Complex system, a system of interconnected simple parts that together exhibit a high degree of computational complexity from which emerges a higher order behavior
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