complexify

verb

com·​plex·​i·​fy käm-ˈplek-sə-ˌfī How to pronounce complexify (audio)
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complexified; complexifying
Synonyms of complexifynext

transitive verb

: to make complex

intransitive verb

: to become complex

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Examples of complexify in a Sentence

my proposal would simplify the process, whereas yours would needlessly complexify it
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Blakely’s performance is indicative of The Private Life’s problems — the attempt to pastiche and complexify the popular understanding of this literary relationship ends up re-creating its most irritating qualities. — Rory Doherty, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 But like Nichole says, there have been new complexifying factors in the meantime. — Kathleen Newman-Bremang, refinery29.com, 31 July 2023

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Etymology

complex entry 2 + -ify

First Known Use

1830, in the meaning defined at transitive sense

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The first known use of complexify was in 1830

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“Complexify.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/complexify. Accessed 29 Mar. 2025.

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