"overcomplex" meaning in English

See overcomplex in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more overcomplex [comparative], most overcomplex [superlative]
Etymology: over- + complex Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|over|complex}} over- + complex Head templates: {{en-adj}} overcomplex (comparative more overcomplex, superlative most overcomplex)
  1. Excessively complex.
    Sense id: en-overcomplex-en-adj-poV9moeN Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms prefixed with over-

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