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complexion

or ³¦´Ç³¾Â·±è±ô±ð³¦Â·³Ù¾±´Ç²Ô

[ kuhm-plek-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face:

    a clear, smooth, rosy complexion.

  2. appearance; aspect; character:

    His confession put a different complexion on things.

  3. viewpoint, attitude, or conviction:

    one's political complexion.

  4. (in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.
  5. Obsolete. nature; disposition; temperament.


complexion

/ °ìÉ™³¾Ëˆ±è±ôÉ›°ìʃə²Ô /

noun

  1. the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp of the face
  2. aspect, character, or nature

    the general complexion of a nation's finances

  3. obsolete.
    1. the temperament of a person
    2. the temperature and general appearance of the body
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged†2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ³¦´Ç³¾Ëˆ±è±ô±ð³æ¾±´Ç²Ô²¹±ô, adjective
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  • ³¦´Ç³¾Â·±è±ô±ð³æi´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô adjective
  • ³¦´Ç³¾Â·±è±ô±ð³æi´Ç²Ô·²¹±ô·ly adverb
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of complexion1

1300–50; Middle English < Medieval Latin ³¦´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³æ¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ³¦´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³æ¾±Å ) constitution, temperament, Latin: combination, group, literally, the act of embracing. See complex, -ion
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of complexion1

C14: from medical Latin ³¦´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³æ¾±Å one's bodily characteristics, from Latin: a combination, from ³¦´Ç³¾±è±ô±ð³¦³ÙÄ« to embrace; see complex
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Example Sentences

I was long an advocate for these efforts; however, I became increasingly troubled that while the complexion of churches began to change, the promised racial justice didn’t materialize.

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Of course, if Spurs win that competition the season takes on a very different complexion.

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A young South African girl who disappeared last year aged six was allegedly sought by a traditional healer for her eyes and fair complexion, a court has heard.

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"I can do what I want, I can make a Sim with any body type, complexion, hair, whatever I want to do, it's one of the most customisable games I have."

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Such hacks underscore the great lengths people will go for a clear, glowing complexion.

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