Complex and Complicated

16Apr08

“Complex” and “complicated” seem to be practically identical words. Both imply some sort of innate progress, some elevation above “simple” and “banal.” The words do differ, however. A lamp is complex, but it’s not complicated. A clock is complex, but not very complicated. A contract with a bank, however, is complicated, even though it might [...]

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