Etymology of the English word complex
the English word
complexderived from the Late Latin word
complexus (sexual intercourse; surrounding, encompassing, encircling)
derived from the Latin word
complexumderived from the Latin word
complecti (embrace, hug; welcome; lay hold of, grip; seize)
derived from the Latin word
plectere (buffet, beat; punish; plait, twine)
derived from the Proto-Indo-European root
*plek-Date
The earliest known usage of complex in English dates from the 17th century.
Derivations in English
complexity,
complexometryCognates
Dutch
complex, French
complexe, German
komplex, German
Komplex, Italian
complesso, Lithuanian
kompleksas, Norwegian
kompleks, Russian
комплeкc, Swedish
komplexUsage
Word found in Modern English
