complexion

One entry found for complexion.

Main Entry: com·plex·ion
Pronunciation: k&m-'plek-sh&n
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French, from Medieval Latin complexion-, complexio, from Latin, combination, from complecti
1 : the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to determine the quality of a body
2 a : an individual complex of ways of thinking or feeling b : a complex of attitudes and inclinations
3 : the hue or appearance of the skin and especially of the face <a dark complexion>
4 : overall aspect or character <by changing the complexion of the legislative branch -- Trevor Armbrister>
- com·plex·ion·al /-shn&l, -sh&-n^&l/ adjective
- com·plex·ioned /-sh&nd/ adjective