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complex structure

[/ˈkɒmpleks ˈstrʌktʃər/]
nounfemininepl: estruturas complexas
estrutura complexa
1. An arrangement or organization of interconnected parts that is intricate, complicated, or difficult to understand
The complex structure of the human brain has fascinated scientists for centuries.
A estrutura complexa do cérebro humano fascinou cientistas por séculos.
2. In architecture or engineering, a building or system composed of many interrelated components
The new shopping mall is a complex structure with multiple levels and interconnected corridors.
O novo shopping é uma estrutura complexa com múltiplos níveis e corredores interconectados.
3. In chemistry or biology, a molecule or system formed by the combination of multiple elements or compounds
A protein is a complex structure made up of amino acid chains.
Uma proteína é uma estrutura complexa composta por cadeias de aminoácidos.
Synonyms
intricate structurecomplicated arrangementcomposite systemestrutura intrincadaarranjo complicadosistema composto
Antonyms
simple structurebasic structureestrutura simplesestrutura básica

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
estrutura complexa
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
estrutura complexa
Standard in business and academic contexts
Rio de Janeiro
estrutura complexa
Common in technical and scientific discourse
Portugal
estrutura complexa
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

complex structure of society
complex structure of governance
estrutura complexa da sociedade
estrutura complexa da governança
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