"overcomplex" meaning in All languages combined

See overcomplex on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: more overcomplex [comparative], most overcomplex [superlative]
Etymology: From over- + complex. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|complex}} over- + complex Head templates: {{en-adj}} overcomplex (comparative more overcomplex, superlative most overcomplex)
  1. Excessively complex.
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