sophisticated
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6.8
- adjective
- /səˈfɪstɪˌkeɪtɪd/
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sofisticado
- This new software features a very sophisticated algorithm for data analysis.
- more sophisticated
- sophisticated system
- sophisticated technology
But our relationship is much more sophisticated and mature now.
- But our relationship is much more sophisticated and mature now.
- And so there is a fairly sophisticated calculation that occurs.
- Now this raises a complicated, sophisticated, and quantitative question.
- And so Trident is a very, very sophisticated system.
- From here on, you see a new genre of more sophisticated, more powerful cyber attacks.
- How how sophisticated or purposeful was that?
- It is not a more sophisticated or advanced design.
- And there's some quite sophisticated reasoning going on in this dialogue.
- That's a lot of problems, but true AI will respond to a sophisticated set of search terms.
- And so the actions that we're being asked to do are sophisticated, thoughtful and achievable.
- The algorithm's being is pretty sophisticated, but we're still like a little off.
Examples
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Level M texts are described as having even more sophisticated language structures and complex stories than previous levels.
Academic text (2013) -
We have one of the most sophisticated pieces of equipment in existence.
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And we're just starting to understand how sophisticated the information is.
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Seems like they get more and more sophisticated each month.
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Each knowledge building center is one step toward better and more sophisticated learning through technology.
Academic text (2011) -
The students' writing became more sophisticated over the course of the school year.
Academic text (2012) -
Many development projects involve sophisticated engineering that could serve as platforms for future advances.
Academic text (2011) -
The Stormbreaker has been called the most sophisticated personal computer of the 21st century.
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How to make a casual outfit look more sophisticated, more chic.
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But now there's a more sophisticated solution, which is in the Zoe app.
Synonyms
876
5.4
Difficult to understand or deal with because it has many connected parts
648
5.6
Not simple because it has many connected parts
379
4.0
At a very high level of skill, knowledge, or development
179
4.9
Very detailed with many small parts or decorations
73
6.7
Having many small parts or details that are hard to understand
Antonyms
How Complex
Surface Forms
Morphology
sophisticated = sophisticate (semi-transparent) = sophisticate + ed
The form is a regular -ed adjective from 'sophisticate', but the sense 'highly developed or complex' is a metaphorical extension from social refinement and may not be directly derivable.
Etymology
Sophisticated comes from the Greek root sophos, meaning 'wise', and was used to describe things made with clever skill. So a sophisticated device or system is 'clever' and complex, with a refined design that works well.