| complex sentence |
a sentence composed of a main or independent clause and one or more dependent or subordinate clauses, such as "This is an independent clause, whereas this is a dependent clause". |
| compliance |
acquiescence or conformity. [2 definitions] |
| compliant |
willing to comply; accommodating. |
| complicate |
to make (a problem, issue, or situation) more difficult or complex. [3 definitions] |
| complicated |
consisting of many intricately interconnected or related parts. [2 definitions] |
| complication |
the act of complicating. [3 definitions] |
| complicit |
participating in wrongdoing or suspicious activity, or acting in association with those who are involved in such activities. |
| complicity |
participation in wrongdoing, esp. in a crime. |
| compliment |
an expression of praise, admiration, or approval. [5 definitions] |
| complimentary |
expressing or conveying a compliment. [2 definitions] |
| compline |
the last of the seven canonical hours in Christian worship, or the accompanying service. |
| comply |
to act in agreement with or obedience to a wish, request, requirement, or rule (sometimes fol. by with). |
| compo |
a composite material, such as mortar or concrete. |
| component |
a part or element of a whole; constituent. [2 definitions] |
| comport |
to behave or bear (oneself) in a particular way. [2 definitions] |
| comportment |
conduct or bearing; manner of behaving. |
| compose |
to form or shape into a whole. [6 definitions] |
| composed |
in a calm and collected state; serene. |
| composer |
one who composes, esp. music. |
| composing stick |
a hand-held, adjustable metal tray in which a compositor sets type. |
| composite |
composed of separate elements or factors. [5 definitions] |