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sophisticated

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //səˈfɪstəˌkeɪtɪd// UK //səfˈɪstɪkˌeɪtɪd// so·phis·ti·cat·ed Archaic General-service

v. having a lot of experience and knowledge about the world, culture, or fashion. It also describes machines or systems that are very advanced and complex.

v. possessing a high degree of worldly experience, cultural refinement, or technical complexity. When applied to systems or technology, it implies an advanced level of development and intricate design.


SIMPLE

She has a very sophisticated taste in music.

CONTEXTUAL

The new security system uses sophisticated software to identify faces even in low light conditions.

COMPLEX

While early models were rudimentary, the current generation of climate simulations employs sophisticated algorithms to account for thousands of variables simultaneously.

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Origin

First English usage circa 1601. From Medieval Latin sophisticatus.

Usage

Typically used as a gradable adjective; can be modified by 'highly' or 'extremely'.

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