Nearby words
Origin of complection
by misanalysis; see complected
Definition for complection (2 of 2)
complexion
or com·plec·tion
[ kuh m-plek-shuh n ]
/ kəmˈplɛk ʃən /
noun
the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face: a clear, smooth, rosy complexion.
appearance; aspect; character: His confession put a different complexion on things.
viewpoint, attitude, or conviction: one's political complexion.
(in old physiology) constitution or nature of body and mind, regarded as the result of certain combined qualities.
Obsolete. nature; disposition; temperament.
Origin of complexion
Related forms
com·plex·ion·al, adjectivecom·plex·ion·al·ly, adverbDictionary.com Unabridged
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British Dictionary definitions for complection
complexion
/ (kəmˈplɛkʃən) /
noun
the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp of the face
aspect, character, or naturethe general complexion of a nation's finances
obsolete
- the temperament of a person
- the temperature and general appearance of the body
Derived Forms
complexional, adjectiveWord Origin for complexion
C14: from medical Latin complexiō one's bodily characteristics, from Latin: a combination, from complectī to embrace; see complex
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Medicine definitions for complection
complexion
[ kəm-plĕk′shən ]
n.
The natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially of the face.
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