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- US Pronunciation
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- [kuh m-plek-shuh n]
- /kəmˈplɛk ʃən/
- /kəmˈplek.ʃən/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kuh m-plek-shuh n]
- /kəmˈplɛk ʃən/
Definitions of complexion word
- countable noun complexion When you refer to someone's complexion, you are referring to the natural colour or condition of the skin on their face. 3
- countable noun complexion The complexion of something is its general nature or character. 3
- noun complexion the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp of the face 3
- noun complexion aspect, character, or nature 3
- noun complexion the temperament of a person 3
- noun complexion the temperature and general appearance of the body 3
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Origin of complexion
First appearance:
before 1300 One of the 15% oldest English words
1300-50; Middle English < Medieval Latin complexiōn- (stem of complexiō) constitution, temperament, Latin: combination, group, literally, the act of embracing. See complex, -ion
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Parts of speech for Complexion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
complexion popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
complexion usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for complexion
noun complexion
- hue — a seaport in central Vietnam: former capital of Annam.
- tint — a color or a variety of a color; hue.
- texture — the visual and especially tactile quality of a surface: rough texture.
- coloring — The coloring of something is the color or colors that it is.
- skin — the external covering or integument of an animal body, especially when soft and flexible.
verb complexion
- complexioned — of a specified complexion
Antonyms for complexion
Top questions with complexion
- how do you spell complexion?
- what does complexion mean?
- what is complexion?
- how to get a clear complexion?
- how to improve complexion?
- what is a ruddy complexion?
- how to improve your face complexion?
- what is my complexion type?
- how to get a fairer complexion naturally?
- what does ruddy complexion mean?
- how to improve newborn baby complexion?
- what is fair skin complexion?
- how to make baby fair complexion?
- which colour suits on wheatish complexion?
- how to make baby complexion fair?
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