Etymology of the Latin word complexio
the Latin word
complexio (encircling; combination, association)
derived 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-Derivations in other languages
French
complexion, Italian
complessione
