28/04/2016

Complex vs. Complicated

WORD WARS!!

Today's pair of words for WORD WARS is complex and complicated.

So, what's the difference??

OK.
Complex = 1. made up of many interconnecting parts, 2. so complicated and intricate making hard to understand.
A-HA!! Complicated is part of Complex's definition!!!

Complicated = difficult to understand.

Let's look at some examples.

Complex, 1st meaning.
The new highway is a complex road system.

Complex, 2nd meaning.
The problem is complex and so I think we need more help to find a way to solve it.

Complicated.
Our living situation is complicated. It's hard to explain.

Do you understand the difference???

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