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Definition of “complexional”

complexional (kəmˈplɛkʃ ənəl) 

Definitions

adjective

  1. (rare) pertaining to complexion

complexion (kəmˈplɛkʃən Pronunciation for complexion

Definitions

noun

  1. the colour and general appearance of a person's skin, esp of the face
  2. aspect, character, or nature ⇒ the general complexion of a nation's finances
  3. (obsolete)
    1. the temperament of a person
    2. the temperature and general appearance of the body

Derived Forms

comˈplexional adjective

Word Origin

C14: from medical Latin complexiō one's bodily characteristics, from Latin: a combination, from complectī to embrace; see complex

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