complex chain
collocation in Englishmeaningsofcomplexandchain
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complex
adjective
uk/ˈkɒm.pleks/us/kɑːmˈpleks/
involving a lot of different but ...
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chain
noun
uk/tʃeɪn/us/tʃeɪn/
a series of things of the same type connected in a line, or a series of people standing in ...
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(Definition ofcomplexandchainfrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)
Examplesofcomplex chain
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Rather, it is part of acomplexchainof events in which the conscious will does not necessarily come at the beginning of the chain.
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They involve acomplexchainof inferences that serve to transform theoretical structures into specific concrete knowledge of physical systems.
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In fairness, making sense of thatcomplexchainof events and perceptions is a tall order given the relative paucity of historical work on that area.
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The amendment of a provision often requires coordination and harmonization with other rules and principles of the code, withcomplexchaineffects on yet other code provisions.
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Furthermore, this report is unique in considering disruptions to both the marital and parent-child relationship, as well as testing acomplexchainof events involving these processes.
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For instance, in part of acomplexchainof argument, the authors state categorically that "in a relative clause, adverbs cannot appear before the relative pronoun" (p. 61).
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Within the recent literature on experimental psychology, though, there are a number of intriguing findings that bear on thecomplexchainof events that connects evolution, cognition, communication, and culture.
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We should not assist people to negotiate acomplexchainof events; instead we should simplify the legislative process.
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There is thecomplexchainof sub-contractors, each of whom must fall into step not only at the right pace but at the right time.
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Employers must not be able to avoid applying labour law rules by utilising acomplexchainof subcontractors.
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It may be a rathercomplexchainof interlocking arguments about changes in direction, waste, bureaucracy, unionisation, targets and central control, but it is the truth.
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As ozone breaks down in the water, acomplexchainreaction mechanism occurs under the effect of the various solutes in the water or released during purification treatment.
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According to this argument, the interaction of each part with its immediate surroundings causes acomplexchainof processes that can lead to order in some form.
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Person - environment interplay is characterized by complex chains, sometimes involving heterotypic continuity.
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Clearly, the enforcement of legal obligations becomes more difficult in long and complex chains of interconnected companies.
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Emotions are complex chains of events triggered by certain stimuli.
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The organization of living things depends upon circular and more complex chains of determination.
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Alphabetic writing is an artificial memory that supports long complex chains of reasoning impossible to sustain within the organic mind.
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