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complexional
Variant of complexion
complexion
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com·plex·ion (kəm plek′s̸hən)
noun
- Historical the combination of the qualities of cold, heat, dryness, and moisture, or of the four humors, in certain proportions believed to determine the temperament and constitution of the body
- Obsolete the temperament or constitution of the body
- the color, texture, and general appearance of the skin, esp. of the face
- general appearance or nature; character; aspect
Etymology: ME complexioun < OFr complexion, combination of humors, hence temperament < L complexio, combination < complexus: see complex
Related Forms:
- complexional com·plex′·ional adjective
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