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• Complexion — Com*plex ion (k[o^]m*pl[e^]k sh[u^]n), n. [F. complexion, fr. L. complexio. See {Complex}, a.] 1. The state of being complex; complexity. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] Though the terms of propositions may be complex, yet . . . it is properly called a… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• The Seal of Confession —     The Law of the Seal of Confession     † Catholic Encyclopedia ► The Law of the Seal of Confession     In the Decretum of the Gratian who compiled the edicts of previous councils and the principles of Church law which he published about 1151,… …   Catholic encyclopedia

• Complexion — This article is about skin color. For the ballet company, see Complexions Contemporary Ballet. Complexion refers to the natural color, texture, and appearance of the skin, especially that of the face. Varying complexions Contents 1 History …   Wikipedia

• complexion — noun 1 skin/face ADJECTIVE ▪ beautiful, clear, flawless, fresh, glowing, healthy, lovely, nice, perfect ▪ …   Collocations dictionary

• complexion — [[t]kəmple̱kʃ(ə)n[/t]] complexions 1) N COUNT: oft adj N When you refer to someone s complexion, you are referring to the natural colour or condition of the skin on their face. She had short brown hair and a pale complexion. ...those with acne or …   English dictionary

• complexion */ — UK [kəmˈplekʃ(ə)n] / US noun Word forms complexion : singular complexion plural complexions 1) [countable] the appearance of the skin on someone s face, and whether it is pale, dark, smooth etc an oily complexion 2) [singular] the typical… …   English dictionary

• complexion — com|plex|ion [kəmˈplekʃən] n [Date: 1300 1400; : Old French; Origin: Medieval Latin complexio, from Latin, combination , from complexus; COMPLEX1] 1.) the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face ▪ Drinking lots of water is good for… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• complexion — noun 1 (C) the natural colour or appearance of the skin on your face: Drinking lots of water is good for the complexion. | a pale/ruddy complexion etc (=a pale, red face etc) 2 (singular) the general character or nature of something: put a… …   Longman dictionary of contemporary English

• complexion — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French, from Medieval Latin complexion , complexio, from Latin, combination, from complecti Date: 14th century 1. the combination of the hot, cold, moist, and dry qualities held in medieval physiology to …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• complexion — com|plex|ion [ kəm plekʃən ] noun * 1. ) count the appearance of the skin on someone s face, and whether it is pale, dark, smooth, etc.: an oily complexion 2. ) singular the typical features of something such as an organization, process, or… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

• complexion — noun 1》 the natural tone and texture of the skin of a person s face. 2》 the general character of something: the complexion of the game changed. Derivatives complexioned adjective Origin ME (denoting temperament or constitution as determined by… …   English new terms dictionary