Etymology

subcomplex

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Today it means: Any structure that is a subdivision of a larger complex. Full definition →

English complex ← Latin sub-
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  1. Latinsub
  2. Latinsub-
  3. Englishsub-
  4. Englishcomplex
  5. English todaysubcomplex

From sub- + complex.

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